Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8799264 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Alpha-defensin is an accurate diagnostic test for the diagnosis of PJI before revision arthroplasty. The combination of α-defensin and aspiration cultures has higher specificity and positive predictive value. MSIS criteria and α-defensin may help predict the success of reimplantations within 1 year after surgery.
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Sumit MD, Ahmed A. MBBS, Manisha R. MD, Jesus M. MD, Juan C. MD, Preetesh D. MD,