Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 6, issue 6
Articles | Volume 6, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-229-2021
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-6-229-2021
© Author(s) 2021. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 6, issue 6
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08 Jun 2021
Original full-length article |  | 08 Jun 2021

Acute or chronic periprosthetic joint infection? Using the ESR ∕ CRP ratio to aid in determining the acuity of periprosthetic joint infections

Zachary K. Christopher, Kade S. McQuivey, David G. Deckey, Jack Haglin, Mark J. Spangehl, and Joshua S. Bingham

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Determining whether periprosthetic joint infections are acute or chronic can be a challenge for the arthroplasty surgeon. We present data that support the use of the ratio between the ESR and CRP in patients with PJI. Using this simple calculation of the ESR / CRP ratio, surgeons may have more confidence in determining whether an infection is acute or chronic, which can aid in treatment decisions.
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