title: Arthrocentesis: the latest on joint pain relief.
abstract: Arthrocentesis is a procedure in the diagnostic workup and treatment of joint pain that has few complications. Analysis of joint fluid yields important treatment data. Corticosteroid and local anesthetic injections provide longer pain relief.
authors: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, Richmond, Va., USA.
authors: Sandra K
authors: SK
authors: Voll
authors: Joseph
authors: J
authors: Walsh
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000451:nursing; D007719:Knee Joint; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D019152:Paracentesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D059017:Primary Care Nursing; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000779:Anesthetics, Local