Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Arthrocentesis

Puncture and aspiration of fluid (e.g., SYNOVIAL FLUID) from a joint cavity. It is used sometimes to irrigate or administer drugs into a joint cavity.

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Abstract

Puncture and aspiration of fluid (e.g., SYNOVIAL FLUID) from a joint cavity. It is used sometimes to irrigate or administer drugs into a joint cavity.

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25 entry terms
  • Arthrocenteses
  • Arthrocentesis, TMJ
  • Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular Joint
  • Aspiration,Temporomandibular Joint
  • Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis
  • Temporomandibular Joint Aspiration
  • Arthrocenteses, TMJ
  • Arthrocenteses, Temporomandibular Joint
  • Arthrocentesis, Temporomandibular Joint
  • Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular Joints
  • Aspiration, Temporomandibular Joint
  • Aspiration,Temporomandibular Joints
  • Aspirations, Temporomandibular Joint
  • Joint Arthrocenteses, Temporomandibular
  • Joint Arthrocentesis, Temporomandibular
  • Joint Aspiration, Temporomandibular
  • Joint Aspirations, Temporomandibular
  • Joint, Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular
  • Joint, Aspiration,Temporomandibular
  • Joints, Arthrocentesis,Temporomandibular
  • Joints, Aspiration,Temporomandibular
  • TMJ Arthrocenteses
  • TMJ Arthrocentesis
  • Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocenteses
  • Temporomandibular Joint Aspirations

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2016

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Previous Indexing

  • Paracentesis (1996-2015)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Arthrocentesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000069237. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000069237
  2. Arthrocentesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthrocentesis
  3. Arthrocentesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4797646