C-reactive protein is not a screening tool for late periprosthetic joint infection
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Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a calamitous complication with high morbidity and substantial cost. The reported incidence is low but it is probably underestimated due to the difficulty in diagnosis. PJI has challenged the orthopaedic community for several years and despite all the advances in this field, it is still a real concern with immense impact on patients, and the healthcare system....
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1590-9921,1590-9999
DOI: 10.1186/s10195-020-0542-2