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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 78-B, Issue 3 | Pages 431 - 433
1 May 1996
Niskanen RO Korkala O Pammo H

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.