Is D-dimer a reliable biomarker compared to ESR and CRP in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection?:

摘要

The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) has always been challenging. Recently, D-dimer has become a promising biomarker in diagnosing PJI. However, there is controversy regarding its diagnostic value. We aim to investigate the diagnostic value of D-dimer in comparison to ESR and CRP.