Symptoms

Symptoms of Prosthetic Joint Infections

Fever is usually one of the first signs of a prosthetic joint infection. Other symptoms may include:

• Pain at the incision site
• Redness and warmth at the incision site
• Swelling of the joint or limb
• Drainage from the incision site
• Pain or stiffness in the joint after a period of it being pain-free
• Chills or night sweats
• Fatigue