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Clinical Features of 75 Episodes of Prosthetic Joint Infection*
| Symptom/Sign | Present (%) | Absent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pain/Tenderness | 70 (94.6) | 4 (5.4) |
| Swelling/Effusion | 35 (48.6) | 37 (51.4) |
| Redness/Erythema | 28 (38.9) | 44 (61.1) |
| Differential warmth | 25 (34.2) | 48 (65.8) |
| Fever | 27 (36.5) | 47 (63.5) |
| Purulent drainage/Sinus tract | 29 (39.7) | 44 (60.3) |
% expressed as proportion of the total. When the total is <75, it implies data missing or undocumented in the chart.
