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Arthrocentesis, also referred to as joint aspiration, is a procedure where fluid is drained from a joint using a needle and syringe. The fluid is sent to a laboratory for joint fluid analysis. Arthrocentesis is primarily used to establish the cause of the joint effusion. Removing joint fluid has two purposes, a therapeutic as well as a diagnostic purpose. The removal of joint fluid may also relieve pain and pressure on the joint.
Knee swelling is mainly accumulation of fluid in or around the joint. Knee effusion or water on knee commonly occurs due to acute trauma, arthritis and other forms of joint disorders or infection. In such situations, knee joint aspiration, also known as arthrocentesis is performed for aspiration of excess fluid. It can be performed as a diagnostic as well as treatment modality. Knee aspiration is a procedure in which a sterile needle and syringe is used to drain the excess fluid accumulated in the knee joint.