Combination of albumin-to-globulin ratio and plasma fibrinogen is a sensitive tool for preoperative screening of infected nonunion in patients undergoing reoperation after open reduction and internal fixation: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Accurate preoperative diagnosis of infected nonunion remains a challenge. Here, we evaluated the diagnostic potential of novel biomarkers for infected nonunion. Methods A cohort of 275 patients who underwent surgery for suspected septic nonunion after open reduction and internal...

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Main Authors: Zhen Wang, Haijun Mao, Guangyue Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-03363-3