Joint Fluid Aspiration
Joint Fluid Aspiration
Intra articular fluid aspiration is a medical procedure in which we evacuate a fluid collection in order to provide pain relief, increase function and for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Conditions, we do joint aspiration:
- osteoarthritis,
- post traumatic hematoma,
- joint inflammation,
- rheumatoid arthritis,
- crystal-induced arthropathy,
- unexplained joint effusion.
Preparation for joint aspiration:
Before performing the procedure the patient should inform the attending physician about the medications he takes and the general state of health.
What does the procedure entail?
The procedure can be performed with anesthesia. The skin is disinfected and then the needle is inserted inside the joint cavity in order to aspirate the joint fluid . The procedure can be performed under ultrasound control. A dressing is applied after the procedure.
Complications:
Correctly performed procedure is very safe. Transiently after the procedure symptoms of inflammation may occur.
Dr. Marcin Goczewski performs joint fluid aspiration only under ultrasound guidance in order to increase the chance of successful therapy and minimize the risk of complications.
