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Revision as of 18:09, 29 October 2019
Overview
General arthrocentesis indications
- Suspicion of septic arthritis
- Suspicion of crystal induced arthritis
- 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 anesthetics/steroids)