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World J Orthop. Aug 18, 2022; 13(8): 760-767
Published online Aug 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i8.760
Published online Aug 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i8.760
Table 3 Mean and range of synovial fluid alpha-defensin values (in mg/dL) of all patients
| Number of cases | Dilution of 1:1000 | Dilution of 1:5000 | |
| Infected cases | 17 (42.5%) | 6.60 (0.26-9.62) | 24.10 (5.72-50.18) |
| Aseptic cases | 23 (57.5%) | 0.74 (0.24-8.54) | 1.50 (1.22-4.66) |
| P | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Abdo RCT, Gobbi RG, Leite CBG, Pasoto SG, Leon EP, Lima ALLM, Bonfa E, Pécora JR, Demange MK. Quantitative alpha-defensin testing: Is synovial fluid dilution important? World J Orthop 2022; 13(8): 760-767
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v13/i8/760.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v13.i8.760