Usage of procalcitonin and sCD14-ST as diagnostic markers for postoperative spinal infection

Usage of procalcitonin and sCD14-ST as diagnostic markers for postoperative spinal infection

Abstract Objective Identifying biomarkers for early diagnosis of postoperative spinal infection is essential to avoid complications after spine surgery. The presented study evaluated serum levels of procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), and soluble CD14 subtype (sCD14-ST) in patients who un...

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Main Authors: Xi Zhu, Kaige Li, Jianping Zheng, Gen Xia, Feng Jiang, Huan Liu, Jiandang Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Subjects:
Procalcitonin
Soluble CD14 subtype
C-reactive protein
Spinal surgery
Postoperative infection
Postoperative non-infection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-022-00644-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-022-00644-9

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