Incision into a joint; puncture with a needle
Taking a sample of joint fluid out for testing, obtained by a needle puncture of the joint. Sometimes all of the joint fluid may be aspirated as a part of treatment.
A procedure during which fluid is removed from an inflamed joint through a needle. Removing the fluid aids in diagnosing the condition and may reduce pressure within the joint, thereby reducing pain.
removing synovial fluid from a joint
Joint aspiration, a procedure whereby a sterile needle and syringe are used to drain fluid from a joint . This is usually done as an office procedure or at the bedside in the hospital. See the entire definition of Arthrocentesis