Qualitative α-defensin test (Synovasure) for the diagnosis of periprosthetic infection in revision total joint arthroplasty. [electronic resource]
- The bone & joint journal Jan 2017
- 66-72 p. digital
Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Observational Study
2049-4408
10.1302/0301-620X.99B1.BJJ-2016-0295.R1 doi
Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip--adverse effects Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee--adverse effects C-Reactive Protein--metabolism Female Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections--diagnosis Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections--diagnosis Hip Prosthesis--adverse effects Humans Knee Prosthesis--adverse effects Male Middle Aged Pain, Postoperative--surgery Prospective Studies Prosthesis Failure--adverse effects Prosthesis-Related Infections--diagnosis Reoperation Sensitivity and Specificity Synovial Fluid--chemistry Young Adult alpha-Defensins--metabolism