Kocher Criteria for Septic ArthritisBy Dr. Costa / June 29, 2025 Distinguishes septic arthritis from transient synovitis in a child with an inflamed hip.Kocher Criteria CalculatorKocher Criteria Calculator Fever ≥ 38.5°C Non-weight-bearing ESR ≥ 40 mm/h WBC > 12,000 /µLCalculate Score Author Dr. Costa Specialty Doctor, NHS, UK