Role of D‐dimer and Fibrinogen in the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

The diagnostic potential of D‐dimer and fibrinogen to detect periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) of the hip and knee is not well‐understood. The aim of this study was to determine whether D‐Dimer and fibrinogen can be used as effective biomarkers to screen PJI. A systematic review of the literature...

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Main Authors: Hong Xu, Jin‐wei Xie, Jing‐li Yang, Ze‐yu Huang, Fu‐xing Pei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-05-01
Series:Orthopaedic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/os.12969