title: Intra-articular and soft tissue injections.
abstract: Some practical knowledge of joint and soft tissue aspiration and injection techniques is useful in general practice. These techniques aid rapid diagnosis and facilitate treatment of common musculoskeletal disorders. Adverse effects are uncommon if the operator has sound anatomical knowledge and strictly adheres to an aseptic technique.
authors.affiliation: Amalgamated Melbourne Hospital.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brand
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000379:methods*; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007719:Knee Joint; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods*; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000188:drug therapy; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones