Bacteremia rates by joint involved in septic arthritis.
| Joint Type | No. with Septic Arthritis | Blood Culture Taken (%) | Blood Culture Positive (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knee | 71 | 42 (59) | 16 (38) |
| Shoulder* | 10 | 10 (100) | 9 (90) |
| Hip | 8 | 7 (88) | 2 (29) |
| Ankle | 3 | 3 (100) | 1 (33) |
| Other | 12 | 11 (92) | 3 (27) |
| Prosthetic | 35 | 20 (57) | 10 (50) |
| Total | 104 | 73 (70) | 31 (43) |
↵* Patients with shoulder septic arthritis were significantly more likely to have bacteremia compared to other joint types (p < 0.05).