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The value of indium 111 leukocyte scanning in the evaluation of painful or infected total knee arthroplasties

Journal Article · · Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research; (USA)
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  1. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (USA)
Evaluation of painful total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) for infection can be difficult. Indium 111 ({sup 111}In) leukocyte bone scanning provides a minimally invasive technique for evaluation of possible infection. Thirty-eight patients with a painful TKA who had surgical exploration after {sup 111}In leukocyte scanning were reviewed. The scan had an accuracy of 84%, a sensitivity of 83%, and a specificity of 85%. The {sup 111}In leukocyte scans must be interpreted in conjunction with the clinical evaluation of the patient because they are less accurate for study of TKAs than of total hip arthroplasties.
OSTI ID:
6142410
Journal Information:
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research; (USA), Journal Name: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research; (USA) Vol. 259; ISSN 0009-921X; ISSN CORTB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English