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Joint Arthrocentesis

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Non-traumatic as well as penetrating joint injuries may sometimes require analysis that extends beyond history, physical examination, and associated imaging. Arthrocentesis can be an invaluable tool for advanced evaluation of potential intra-articular pathology, providing firm support for establishment of a more definitive diagnosis. It requires intricate knowledge of surface and deep anatomy, as well as implementation of meticulous technique to execute in an efficient and productive manner. The following section will describe various joint arthrocentesis procedures, including detailed instruction ranging from indications to actual physical performance.

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  1. Emergency Department, New York University Langone Medical Center Brooklyn, New York, NY, USA

    Daniel Purcell

  2. The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

    Bryan A. Terry

  3. BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA

    Brian R. Sharp

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  1. Emergency Department, New York University Langone Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

    Daniel Purcell

  2. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worchester, MA, USA

    Sneha A. Chinai

  3. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Florida, Newberry, FL, USA

    Brandon R. Allen

  4. Allegheny General Hospital, Temple University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

    Moira Davenport

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Purcell, D., Terry, B.A., Sharp, B.R. (2019). Joint Arthrocentesis. In: Purcell, D., Chinai, S., Allen, B., Davenport, M. (eds) Emergency Orthopedics Handbook. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00707-2_4

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