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
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePeriprostheticLeukocyte esteraseWhite blood cellProsthesisAbsolute neutrophil countJoint infectionsErythrocyte sedimentation rateProspective cohort studySynovial fluidInternal medicineSurgeryPathologyGastroenterologyArthroplastyOsteoarthritisNeutropeniaUrinalysisUrineToxicityAlternative medicineOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastySarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment