title: Serum C-reactive protein levels after total hip and knee arthroplasty.
abstract: Any operation induces an elevation in the level of serum C-reactive protein (CRP). After hip and knee arthroplasty the maximal values are seen on the second and third postoperative days, after which the CRP decreases rapidly. There is no difference between patients with cemented or uncemented prostheses. Major postoperative complications may cause a further increase in CRP levels at one and two weeks.
authors.affiliation: Lahti City Hospital, Finland.
authors.forename: R O
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Niskanen
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Korkala
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pammo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001843:Bone Cements; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000097:blood*; D012016:Reference Values; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D002097:C-Reactive Protein