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A minor procedure, knee arthrocentesis involves the
use of a needle in order to aspirate synovial fluid from the knee.
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Conditions Treated with Knee Arthrocentesis:
Knee arthrocentesis may be performed in cases of septic arthritis, inflamed synovial fluid, hemarthrosis and for a synovial fluid analysis.
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There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to knee arthrocentesis.
Anesthesia with Knee Arthrocentesis:
Knee arthrocentesis may be performed with local anesthesia.
Potential Complications from Knee Arthrocentesis:
Possible risks following knee arthrocentesis include bleeding, swelling, joint infection, infection at needle entry and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after Knee Arthrocentesis:
The prognosis for a positive end result following knee arthrocentesis is good.
Recovery from Knee Arthrocentesis:
Total recovery from knee arthrocentesis takes one to two days.
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