Study Of ESR, CRP And WBC Levels As A Marker In Immediate Post-Operative Orthopaedic Infection
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Traumatology & Surgical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim - Our study is to evaluate the levels of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C – reactive protein and WBC as a marker of immediate post-operative orthopaedic infections. Basis of the study is to evaluate the value of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C – reactive protein and Whole blood cell on day 0, day 3 and day 7 of surgery as markers of infection. The physiological response in infected cases was measured by mean values of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C – reactive protein and Whole blood cell plotted on a bar chart and compared with that of the non-infected cases. Methods and material - We studied the kinetics of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C – reactive protein and Whole blood cell levels in 200 post-operative orthopedic cases. Out of 200 cases operated, 193 were found uneventful and remaining 7 presented with signs of infection in form as fever, local rise of temperature and serous discharge at the end of day 7. Result - There was no significant difference in the Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C – reactive protein and Whole blood cell level between the infected and non-infected cases on DAY 0. On DAY 3 there was significant difference in the levels of C – reactive protein in infected[0.015(S)] and non-infected cases. Also, significant difference in ESR[0.001 (S)] amongst non-infected cases was noted. On DAY 7 there was significant difference in the levels of C – reactive protein in infected and non-infected cases. Conclusion - Our study does not show Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C – reactive protein and Whole blood cell as a definitive marker of infection in immediate post-operative cases. However, a rising trend must be observed to suspect infection.
Authors and Affiliations
Sunil H Shetty, Amit B Dhond, Piyush M Jadho, Manit Arora
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP394857
- DOI -
- Views 147
- Downloads 0
Evaluation Of Clinico-Radiological Parameters In Operated Patients Of Displaced Diaphyseal Fractures Of Clavicle
The clavicular fracture were treated surgically in 25 patients of mid third clavicular fracture were fixed with plate and screws between August 2012 to August 2013 at Indore. The minimum follow up was 3 months and maximu...
Taenia solium cysticercosis: a study of thirty two cases at unusual and rare sites
Introduction: Cysticercosis is one of the most common parasitic infestations in humans. Neurocysticercosis is the commonest parasitosis of the central nervous system. This article highlights the infestation of this c...
Occurrence Of Closed Bi-Malleolar Fractures Of Ankle
This study has been done to know the commonest causes of occurrence for bI malleolar fractures of ankle joint. In this study 50 patients of fresh bI malleolar fractures of ankle joint studied between May 2017 to August 2...
Braided, double stranded ss wire tension band wiring for patella fractures
Purpose of study Various surgical methods of treatment have been described in literature for displaced patella fracture. Though open reduction and tension band wiring is most commonly performed other fixation methods pr...
Clinical Presentation, Pattern Of Involvement And Management Of Osteochondroma In Kumaon Region Of Uttarakhand – A Single Centre Experience
Background - Osteochondroma is a common benign lesion encountered in clinical practice with its varied presentation and concerns. These lesion synonymous with osteocartilagenous exostosis present as bony outgrowth in so...