Changes in perioperative C-reactive protein levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis undergoing total knee arthroplasty in the biologic era

In conclusion, serum CRP levels increased rapidly after TKA and peaked on postoperative days 3-4, followed by a return to preoperative levels by postoperative day 14 in patients with RA. Obesity and the use of glucocorticoids were independently associated with changes in CRP levels.PMID:35967944 | PMC:PMC9350574 | DOI:10.18999/nagjms.84.2.286
Source: Nagoya Journal of Medical Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research