Accurate preoperative diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) can be very
challenging, especially in patients with chronic PJI caused by low-virulence microorganisms …

Background: Despite the availability of a battery of tests, the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint
infection (PJI) continues to be challenging. Serum D-dimer assessment is a widely available …

Abstract Background Although the Musculoskeletal Infection Society introduced the use of
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) as inflammatory markers …

Background Despite the availability of several biomarkers, the diagnosis of periprosthetic
joint infection (PJI) continues to be challenging. Serum D-dimer assessment is a widely …

As the number of patients receiving total joint replacements continues to rise, considerable
attention has been directed towards the early detection and prevention of postoperative …

Recommendation: The validity of a diagnostic tool is traditionally measured by sensitivity,
specificity, PPV, and NPV. A perfect diagnostic tool would be able to correctly classify 100 …

Background There is contradicting evidence on the diagnostic value of inflammatory
biomarkers for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). We sought to quantify the sensitivity of D …

Objective This study aimed to investigate the role of D-dimer in the diagnosis of lower
extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with rib fractures. Method Retrospective …

Background Neurosurgical patients are at an increased risk of deep venous thrombosis
(DVT), which, if not properly managed, can lead to pulmonary embolism. This study aimed to …

Background Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is the most common complication in patients
with traumatic fractures. The neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) can promote thrombus …