Alpha-defensin-novel synovial fluid biomarker for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection.

Jakrapun PupaiboolEric J FulneckyRobert L SwordsWilliam W SistrunkAlastair D Haddow

Published in: International orthopaedics (2016)

Synovial fluid alpha-defensin could enhance our ability to identify PJI and incorporate into the diagnostic algorithm in the future. Large-scale studies are needed to provide more data for its significance for the diagnosis of PJI.

Keyphrases

machine learning
deep learning
current status
total hip
total knee arthroplasty
artificial intelligence