title: Joint and soft-tissue arthrocentesis.
abstract: Diagnostic arthrocentesis and therapeutic joint and soft tissue injections are important components in the treatment of musculoskeletal complaints for the primary care physician. Proper knowledge of joint architecture anatomic landmarks, indications, contraindications, and complications of injection will enable the physician to provide the patient with a maximum of benefit with a minimum of risk.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Practice, St. Margaret Memorial Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Schaffer
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods; D013396:Suction; D013582:Synovial Fluid / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000779:Anesthetics, Local