Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5709277 The Journal of Arthroplasty 2017 24 Pages PDF
Abstract
Selective workup of POP following TJA should be performed in patients with higher temperatures, fever occurring after postoperative day 3, those with multiple fever spikes, and those undergoing revision TJA. CXR with an extremely low positive rate should not routinely be ordered.
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Routine Workup of Postoperative Pyrexia Following Total Joint Arthroplasty Is Only Necessary in Select Circumstances
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