From: Value of digital telethermography for the diagnosis of septic knee prosthesis: a prospective cohort study
Infected TKA (N = 36)
Aseptic failed TKA (N = 34)
Swelling
26 (72%)
18 (53%)
Local redness
22 (61%)
5 (15%)
Local warmth (clinical perception)
7 (20%)
Stiffness
10 (28%)
11 (32%)
Draining fistula
7 (19%)
0
Fever
3 (8%)