Title: Elevated CRP (C-Reactive Protein) Values in Orthopaedic Implant Infected Patients
Authors: Dr Ramanujam P , Dr Sabarisree. M
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i6.09
Abstract
Background: Orthopaedic implant infections are a common problem in all major orthopaedic units. Established implant infections can be evaluated with clinical and biochemical parameters.
CRP C-Reactive protein is an acute phase reactant. Normal value is 0-5 mg/Litre. Values above 10 mg / Litre are suggestive of definite implant infection.
Reduction intitrecorrelates with control of infection.
This study aims to study the correlation between implant infections and CRP levels in a government hospital.
Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study of fifty patients who were admitted with various types of orthopaedic implant infections. This include Hip and knee joint arthroplasties, DCP, plates, intramedullary nails.
Results: All implant infections had CRP values above 20mg/L response to antibiotic suppression of infection reduced CRP to values below 10 mg/L.
Conclusion: CRP is a good marker of implant related infection both for diagnosis and monitoring the results of antibiotic treatment.
