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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.
Septic arthritis is also known as infectious arthritis, bacterial, or fungal arthritis. The condition is an inflammation of a joint that's caused by infection. Typically, septic arthritis affects one large joint in the body, such as the knee or hip.Less frequently, septic arthritis can affect multiple joints. procedure called arthrocentesis is commonly used to make an accurate diagnosis of septic arthritis. This procedure involves a surgical puncture of the joint to draw a sample of the joint fluid, known as synovial fluid. Normally, this fluid is sterile and acts as a lubricant. 1 | 2. Continue reading below...