Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection: The Utility of Biomarkers in 2023

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare yet devastating complication following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Early and accurate diagnosis of PJI is paramount in order to maximize the chances of successful treatment. However, we are yet to identify a single “gold standard” test for the diagn...

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Published in:	Antibiotics
Main Authors:	Mehmet Kursat Yilmaz, Ahmad Abbaszadeh, Saad Tarabichi, Ibrahim Azboy, Javad Parvizi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Subjects:	periprosthetic joint infection serum synovial fluid marker
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/6/1054

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