Natural progress of D-dimer following total joint arthroplasty: a baseline for the diagnosis of the early postoperative infection

Natural progress of D-dimer following total joint arthroplasty: a baseline for the diagnosis of the early postoperative infection

Abstract Background Early detection followed by prompt intervention is essential for the treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). D-dimer, a fibrin degradation product, characteristically changes rapidly during early postoperative period and has a short half-life. The aim of this prospecti...

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Main Authors: Yong Seuk Lee, Young-Kyun Lee, Seung Bum Han, Chang Hyun Nam, Javad Parvizi, Kyung-Hoi Koo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
D-Dimer
Periprosthetic joint infection
Total hip arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0730-4

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