Annales de réadaptation et de médecine physique : revue scientifique de la Société française de rééducation fonctionnelle de réadaptation et de médecine physique
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Ann Readapt Med Phys · Nov 2005
[C-reactive protein, leukocyte count and D-dimer monitoring after orthopedic surgery: early diagnosis of infectious or thromboembolic complications. Part one: C-reactive protein and leukocyte count as an aid in diagnosing postoperative infection].
To evaluate the usefulness of monitoring C-reactive protein (CRP) level and leukocyte count for early diagnosis of infection following orthopedic surgery. ⋯ Measurement of CRP level can be used for early diagnosis of wound infection. In the case of strong clinical suspicion or in the presence of high risk factors, when the level is at 12-fold or more above the normal range, the diagnosis of infection is highly probable.