

Intra-articular and soft-tissue aspirations and injections are common procedures used by orthopaedic surgeons and other providers to assist in the diagnosis and management of lower extremity injuries and disorders. Image guidance modalities include fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, CT, and MRI. Safe and effective aspiration and injection techniques for the lower extremity, including the hip, knee, foot, and ankle, are reviewed. Clinicians must be well versed in a range of musculoskeletal aspiration and injection techniques, including patient positioning, equipment needs, injectable solutions, aspirate analysis, and potential complications. Comprehensive knowledge of regional anatomy, procedural indications, and appropriate techniques are essential. Orthopaedic surgeons frequently use aspirations and injections to both diagnose and treat disorders of the lower extremity. Chiodo, MD Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT Cheri A. GEOPS (Grupo de Estudio de la Osteoporosis)Ĭhristopher P.Sesiones Clínicas Interhospitalarias Online SOGACOT.
