Title of article
Ultrasound-assisted ankle arthrocentesis
Author/Authors
Simon Roy، نويسنده , , Andreas Dewitz، نويسنده , , Ian Paul، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 1999
Pages
2
From page
300
To page
301
Abstract
Difficulty is frequently encountered in performing ankle arthrocentesis. This report describes an ultrasound-assisted technique that can be readily learned by emergency physicians. It involves using the ultrasound beam to accurately locate the tibiotalar joint, thereby increasing the probability of obtaining joint fluid on aspiration.
Keywords
Ultrasound , Ankle , arthrocentesis
Journal title
American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Serial Year
1999
Journal title
American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Record number
779655
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