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Recon | Prosthetic Joint Infection

The Orthobullets Podcast

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Symptoms of Osteoarthritis and Prostate Joint Infection

In knees, know that a senovia white blood cell count of greater than 27 thousand, 800 cells per micro leter in the first six weeks after total nee arthoplaste, is suggestive of infection. The lowest serologic value suggestive of infection for hip anobotic space s is 80%. A positive test would be indicative of infection but a negative test does not rule out infection. Repeat aspiration is indicated in cases of inconclusive aspirate and peripheral lab data.

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