Predicting the Exception-CRP and Primary Hip Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While primary hip arthroplasty is the most common operative procedure in orthopedic surgery, a periprosthetic joint infection is its most severe complication. Early detection and prediction are crucial. In this study, we aimed to determine the value of postoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) and develop a formula to predict this rare, but devastating complication.

Methods

We retrospectively evaluated 708 patients with primary hip arthroplasty. CRP, white blood cell count (WBC), and several patient characteristics were assessed for 20 days following the operative procedure.

Results

Eight patients suffered an early acute periprosthetic infection. The maximum CRP predicted an infection with a sensitivity and specificity of 75% and 56.9%, respectively, while a b

SUBMITTER: Meier MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8584609 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature