Practicals · Orthopaedics · Joint procedures
Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Year 1 (NMC)
Videos and resources
- VideoKNEE ASPIRATION / INJECTION - LATERAL APPROACH: Step-By-Step Teaching Simulation3:42
- VideoKnee Aspiration | Practical clinical skills2:34
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Perform aspiration of joints and local infiltration of appropriate drugs.” ( NMC curriculum, page 10)