Algorithm 6 for infection -Investigations for Osteomyelitis /Septic Arthritis

Investigations for Osteomyelitis /Septic Arthritis

X-ray

Blood – CBC, ESR ,CRP , Blood C/S

Joint fluid analysis ,c/s and G-staining

USG

MRI – In doubtful cases but not always

Investigations –Shoulder Rotator cuff tear

X-ray

MRI +/- Arthrography

Arthroscopy

CT – to see loss of bone stock .