title: Knee aspiration and injection.
abstract: Injection and aspiration of a knee joint is a useful procedure for the office, especially in a practice involving many physically active patients. Common reasons for aspirating or injecting a knee include local anesthesia, diagnosis of an unexplained effusion, evacuation of a painful effusion, and injection of a corticosteroid.
authors.affiliation: MinnHealth SportsCare, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110, USA.
authors.forename: W O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Roberts