When do common blood biomarkers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) or Procalcitonin normalize after spine surgery?

Author: Maja Babic

RECOMMENDATION: Following spinal surgery with or without instrumentation, CRP values peak on days 2-3 postoperatively and normalize within 14 days. ESR also normalizes within 14 days.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Moderate

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 50%, Disagree: 29%, Abstain: 21% (NO Consensus)

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