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Is There a Role for Measuring Synovial Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Infected Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA)?
11 Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt.
Recommendation:
Based on the hip and knee arthroplasty literature, measuring synovial biomarkers may play a role in the diagnosis of infected total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in the setting of a TAA can be confirmed with cultures, provided that a plausible pathogen is recovered in the context of a compatible clinical picture. In the absence of a positive culture, synovial biomarker analysis may help in establishing the diagnosis.
Level Of Evidence:
Moderate.
Delegate Vote:
Agree: 92%, Disagree: 8%, Abstain: 0% (Super Majority, Strong Consensus).
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