A Novel Adjunct Indicator of PJI: Platelet Count and Mean Platelet Volume

Diagnosing a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is difficult and often requires a combination of objective findings. The purpose of this study was to determine whether platelets, a known acute phase reactant, would be able to further aid in the diagnosis of PJI.

Source: The Journal of Arthroplasty - October 14, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Taylor Paziuk, Alexander J. Rondon, Karan Goswami, Timothy L. Tan, Javad Parvizi Source Type: research