Treat Equis Synovial fluid: collection

Synovial fluid: collection

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Contributor(s):

Steve Adair

Chris Whitton

Synonym(s): Joint tap

Introduction

Joint fluid contains indicators of acute and chronic joint inflammation Joint: synovial pathobiology .
For approach to individual joints see intrasynovial anesthesia forelimb Forelimb: joint anesthesia , hindlimb Hindlimb: joint anesthesia .

Uses

Assessment of suspected joint disease Musculoskeletal: osteoarthritis (joint disease) .
To detect synovitis.
To detect septic conditions in foals Joint: septic arthritis - foal and adults Joint: septic arthritis - adult → culture and sensitivity of joint fluid Synovial fluid: microbiology .

Advantages

Simple technique.
Minimally invasive.
Information is specific to joint sampled.

Disadvantages

Risk of introducing pathogens.
Crude indicator of joint pathology - normal values have a wide range.
Cannot provide specific diagnosis.

Requirements

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Schumacher J, Schumacher J & Wilhite R (2012) Comparison of four techniques of arthrocentesis of the lateral compartment of the femorotibial joint of the horse. Equine Vet J 44 (6), 664-667 PubMed.
Hendrickson D A & Nixon A J (1992) A lateral approach for synovial fluid aspiration and joint injection of the femoropatellar joint of the horse. Equine Vet J 24, 399-401 PubMed.

Related Images

MCP - MTP joint: synovial fluid collection 01 - locate the joint

MCP - MTP joint: synovial fluid collection 02 - insert the needle

MCP - MTP joint: synovial fluid collection 03 - collateral sesamoidean ligament approach

MCP - MTP joint: synovial fluid collection 04 - attach the needle

Midcarpal joint: synovial fluid collection 01

Midcarpal joint: synovial fluid collection 02 - locate the joint

Midcarpal joint: synovial fluid collection 03 - insert needle

Midcarpal joint: synovial fluid collection 04 - attach syringe

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