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September 3, 2014Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Combined Measurement of Synovial Fluid α-Defensin and C-Reactive Protein Levels: Highly Accurate for Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint Infection

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CDCarl DeirmengianRothman InstituteKKKeith KardosBethlehem Area School DistrictPKPatrick KilmartinLankenau Institute for Medical Research

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a815e77113aec4d6a9cd221https://doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.m.01316
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