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===General [[arthrocentesis]] indications=== | ===General [[arthrocentesis]] indications=== | ||
*Suspicion of | *Suspicion of septic arthritis | ||
*Suspicion of crystal | *Suspicion of crystal arthropathy | ||
*Evaluation of therapeutic response for septic arthritis | *Evaluation of therapeutic response for septic arthritis | ||
*Unexplained arthritis with synovial effusion | *Unexplained arthritis with synovial effusion | ||
*Evaluation of joint capsule integrity if overlying laceration | *Evaluation of joint capsule integrity if overlying laceration | ||
*Relative: therapeutic (decrease intra-articular pressure, injection of | *Relative: therapeutic (decrease intra-articular pressure, injection of anaesthetics/steroids) | ||
Latest revision as of 18:09, 5 May 2022
General arthrocentesis indications
- Suspicion of septic arthritis
- Suspicion of crystal arthropathy
- Evaluation of therapeutic response for septic arthritis
- Unexplained arthritis with synovial effusion
- Evaluation of joint capsule integrity if overlying laceration
- Relative: therapeutic (decrease intra-articular pressure, injection of anaesthetics/steroids)
