ABSTRACT
INVESTIGATIONS ●● White cell count (WCC) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are elevated. ●● Aspiration of the joint may reveal pus in the joint space. is should be sent
for microscopy, culture and sensitivity. ●● If the patient has a prosthetic joint, then it is vital that an orthopaedic
surgeon is contacted as the aspiration will need to take place in theatre to minimize risk of introducing infection.
