title: Basics of joint injection. General techniques and tips for safe, effective use.
abstract: Successful joint and soft-tissue aspiration and injection rely on the physician's understanding of the indications, contraindications, and general techniques involved in these procedures. The procedures are generally well tolerated and can be used to treat many painful musculoskeletal and soft-tissue conditions.
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine Associates, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Rifat
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Moeller
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D005938:Glucocorticoids