The value of serum procalcitonin level for differentiation of infectious from noninfectious causes of fever after orthopaedic surgery.

Hunziker, Sabina

The value of serum procalcitonin level for differentiation of infectious from noninfectious causes of fever after orthopaedic surgery. [electronic resource] - The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Jan 2010 - 138-48 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1535-1386

10.2106/JBJS.H.01600 doi


Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biomarkers--blood
Calcitonin--blood
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide
Female
Fever--blood
Humans
Infections--blood
Male
Middle Aged
Orthopedic Procedures--adverse effects
Predictive Value of Tests
Protein Precursors--blood
Young Adult