Signs
- Sepsis
- Significant local inflammation
- Wound problems post arthroplasty
- Inability to weight bear
- Fever
- Unremitting night pain
- Raised temperature around knee joint(s)
Secondary care referral
- Urgent referral to Orthopaedics
- Phone Arthroplasty help line immediately (0131 536 3724)
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
- Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN https://www.guidelinesinpractice.co.uk/home/)
- Arthritisresearchuk.org
