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The optimal diagnostic cut-off of WBC and PMN counts for joint aspiration in periprosthetic joint infection is 2479/µL and 67%, respectively: ICM criteria thresholds are too high

Yves Gramlich, Matthias Schnetz, Christian Ruckes, M. Kemmerer, M. Kremer, Reinhard Hoffmann, Alexander Klug

2023Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery10 citationsDOI

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MedicinePeriprostheticLeukocyte esteraseWhite blood cellProsthesisAbsolute neutrophil countJoint infectionsErythrocyte sedimentation rateProspective cohort studySynovial fluidInternal medicineSurgeryPathologyGastroenterologyArthroplastyOsteoarthritisNeutropeniaUrinalysisUrineToxicityAlternative medicineOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastySarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
The optimal diagnostic cut-off of WBC and PMN counts for joint aspiration in periprosthetic joint infection is 2479/µL and 67%, respectively: ICM criteria thresholds are too high | Litcius