Kocher Criteria for Septic Arthritis

Non weight-bearing		NoYes
Temp > 38.5°C / 101.3°F		NoYes
ESR > 40mm/hr		NoYes
WBC > 12,000 cells/mm3		NoYes

Result :

If no criteria are positive, this child is at very low risk for septic arthritis in the appropriate clinical setting and may be managed with observation only and close follow-up.

References

Kocher MS, Zurakowski D, Kasser JR. Differentiating between septic arthritis and transient synovitis of the hip in children: an evidence-based clinical prediction algorithm. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1999 Dec;81(12):1662-70.

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Kocher Criteria for Septic Arthritis

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