Abstract
Consensus: PJI is defined as: Two positive periprosthetic cultures with phenotypically identical organisms, or A sinus tract communicating with the joint, or Having three of the following minor criteria: -Elevated serum C-reactive protein (CRP) AND erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) -Elevated synovial fluid white blood cell (WBC) count OR ++change on leukocyte esterase test strip -Elevated synovial fluid polymorphonuclear neutrophil percentage (PMN%) -Positive histological analysis of periprosthetic tissue -A single positive culture ErratumThe Journal of ArthroplastyVol. 29Issue 10PreviewIn the article “Workgroup 7: Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection” (Zmistowski et al, Journal of Arthroplasty 29/2S:7), there is an error in the author group. The author/delegate name “Drago Lorenzo, MD” should be “Lorenzo Drago, MD”. The correct author surname is Drago. Full-Text PDF
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