Kocher Criteria (septic arthritis vs transient synovitis)
Kocher Criteria (septic arthritis vs transient synovitis) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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What this is
Kocher Criteria (septic arthritis vs transient synovitis) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group. Kocher Criteria (septic arthritis vs transient synovitis) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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Use this tool when you need a quick, citable reference. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser - no inputs leave your device, no account is required, no AI is involved. The site enforces a strict Content Security Policy and ships no analytics or third-party CDN.
References
Kocher MS, Zurakowski D, Kasser JR. Differentiating between septic arthritis and transient synovitis of the hip in children: an evidence-based clinical prediction algorithm. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1999;81(12):1662-1670. Read the source ↗
Worked example: Kocher 2/4 predictors present: predicted probability of septic arthritis 40.0%.
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