Explore: Arthrocentesis

In general, arthrocentesis should be strongly considered if there is suspected trauma, infection, or effusion of the joint. Arthrocentesis can be used

manifestation of Lyme disease, known as Lyme arthritis. Also known as arthrocentesis, this procedure includes withdrawal of fluid from inside the knee for

advantages over arthrocentesis in that it allows for detection of problems inside the joint such as perforation or synovitis. As with arthrocentesis, the procedure

thrombus is removed by suction Bone marrow aspiration Joint aspiration, or arthrocentesis Nasogastric aspiration or nasogastric intubation, the removal of the

infection elsewhere (most common) Direct penetration into the joint (arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, trauma) A surrounding infection in the bone or tissue

synovial fluid samples obtained from undiagnosed inflamed joints by arthrocentesis should be examined for these crystals. Under polarized light microscopy

similar to other diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis and gout. Arthrocentesis, or removing synovial fluid from the affected joint, is performed to

the correct position of the joint spaces for infiltrative procedures, arthrocentesis, and viscosupplementation. This is due to the fact that US provides

procedure Triple arthrodesis General Arthrotomy Arthroplasty Synovectomy Arthroscopy Joint replacement imaging: Arthrogram Arthrocentesis Arthroscopic lavage

also be carried out on urine and stool samples or fluid obtained by arthrocentesis. Tests for C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate are