Abstract:Background
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a common and serious complication after total joint arthroplasty. Early and accurate diagnosis of PJI can improve its therapeutic effect. However, there is no single method that can independently diagnose all PJI. Finding appropriate biomarkers is essential for the diagnosis of PJI. In this study, we prospectively investigated the clinical diagnostic value of synovial fluid S100 calcium-binding protein A8 (S100A8) and S100 calcium-binding protein A9 (S100A9) … Show more
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