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===[[Septic arthritis of the hip (peds)|Kocher Criteria for septic arthritis of the hip]]=== | ===[[Septic arthritis of the hip (peds)|Kocher Criteria for septic arthritis of the hip]]=== | ||
*ESR > 40 | *ESR > 40 mm/hr | ||
*WBC > 12 | *WBC > 12,000/microliter | ||
*Refusal or inability to weight bear on affected joint | *Refusal or inability to weight bear on affected joint | ||
*[[Fever]] | *[[Fever]] 38.5° C or greater | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:25, 9 February 2021
Kocher Criteria for septic arthritis of the hip
- ESR > 40 mm/hr
- WBC > 12,000/microliter
- Refusal or inability to weight bear on affected joint
- Fever 38.5° C or greater
| Number of Kocher Criteria | Chance of Septic Joint |
| 1 | 3% |
| 2 | 40% |
| 3 | 93% |
| 4 | 99% |