title: Injection and aspiration techniques for the primary care physician.
abstract: Aspiration and injection techniques are useful, relatively safe office procedures. The physician must have a good understanding of the basic technique and pertinent anatomy. The indications, contraindications and specific injection and aspiration techniques are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine Associates PLC, Auburn Hills, Mich., USA.
authors.forename: Sami F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Rifat
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Moeller
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local