The value of synovial biopsy, joint aspiration and C-reactive protein in the diagnosis of late peri-prosthetic infection of total knee replacements.

Fink, B

The value of synovial biopsy, joint aspiration and C-reactive protein in the diagnosis of late peri-prosthetic infection of total knee replacements. [electronic resource] - The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume Jul 2008 - 874-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Evaluation Study; Journal Article

2044-5377

10.1302/0301-620X.90B7.20417 doi


Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biomarkers--analysis
Biopsy
C-Reactive Protein--analysis
Female
Humans
Knee Joint--chemistry
Knee Prosthesis--adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
Osteoarthritis, Knee--physiopathology
Predictive Value of Tests
Prospective Studies
Prosthesis-Related Infections--blood
Reoperation
Risk Factors
Sensitivity and Specificity
Synovial Fluid--chemistry
Synovial Membrane--pathology
Treatment Outcome