Our analysis shows limited predictive performance of the CRIME80 score for periprosthetic joint infections, suggesting uncertain clinical benefits.
Our study found that the CRIME80 tool had limited predictive performance. This finding was consistent across patients who had PJI of the hip or knee and early or late acute infection. Given these findings, the benefit of implementing the CRIME80 score in clinical practice remains uncertain.
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