Template:Arthrocentesis contraindications: Difference between revisions
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===General | ===General arthrocentesis contraindications=== | ||
*No absolute contraindications for diagnostic arthrocentesis | *No absolute contraindications for diagnostic arthrocentesis | ||
*Do not inject steroids into a joint that you suspect is already infected | *Do not inject steroids into a joint that you suspect is already infected | ||
*Relative Contraindications: | *Relative Contraindications: | ||
**Overlying | **Overlying cellulitis | ||
** | **Coagulopathy | ||
**Joint prosthesis (refer to ortho) | **Joint prosthesis (refer to ortho) | ||
Latest revision as of 18:09, 5 May 2022
General arthrocentesis contraindications
- No absolute contraindications for diagnostic arthrocentesis
- Do not inject steroids into a joint that you suspect is already infected
- Relative Contraindications:
- Overlying cellulitis
- Coagulopathy
- Joint prosthesis (refer to ortho)
