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Arthrocentesis

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Abstract

Arthrocentesis has a variety of indications in joint disease, pain and infective arthritis.

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Figure A.3: Position of the needle for arthrocentesis of the antebrachiocarpal joint. Arthrocentesis is best performed with the carpus partially to fully flexed. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure A.4: Position of the needle for arthrocentesis of the elbow joint. Arthrocentesis is best performed with the elbow flexed to approximately 45 degrees. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure A.5: Position of the needle for arthrocentesis of the talocrural joint. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure A.6: Position of the needle for arthrocentesis of the plantarolateral joint.
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Figure A.7: Position of the needle for arthrocentesis of the stifle joint using a lateral approach to the straight patella ligament. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure A.8: Position of the needle for arthrocentesis of the stifle joint using a parallel approach to the straight patella ligament.
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Figure A.9: Routine techniques for the preparation of a synovial fluid smear. ‘Squash’ technique. (Reproduced from the ). Routine techniques for the preparation of a synovial fluid smear. ‘Blood-smear’ technique for synovial fluid with poor viscosity. (Reproduced from the . Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission

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Procedure video: Arthrocentesis

This video shows how to perform arthrocentesis of various joints. Please note that, for filming purposes, this procedure was performed on a cadaver. Appropriate aseptic techniques should be employed when performing this procedure.

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