The saline load test of the knee redefined: a test to detect traumatic arthrotomies and rule out periarticular wounds not requiring surgical intervention.

Konda, Sanjit R

The saline load test of the knee redefined: a test to detect traumatic arthrotomies and rule out periarticular wounds not requiring surgical intervention. [electronic resource] - Journal of orthopaedic trauma Sep 2013 - 491-7 p. digital

Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article

1531-2291

10.1097/BOT.0b013e31828211f3 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Diagnostic Tests, Routine--methods
Emergency Service, Hospital
False Negative Reactions
False Positive Reactions
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Incidence
Knee Injuries--diagnosis
Male
Middle Aged
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Retrospective Studies
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sepsis--epidemiology
Sodium Chloride
Wounds and Injuries--complications
Young Adult