Septic Arthritis Clinical Signs & Symptoms

• a persistent swelling of the joint?

• intense pain in the joint?

• restricted range of motion, resulting in decreased function?

• local warmth to the touch (calor)?

• fever?

• hypotension, prostration, or other signs of sepsis?

• a draining sinus near the joint?

• a history of recent trauma at or near the joint?

• a prosthetic implant at the joint?

• recent arthrocentesis or surgery on the joint?

• recent bacteremia or risk factors for bacteremia?