Introduction to Joint Injection and Aspiration

Image of knee in flexion receiving an injection

Image courtesy of Tara A. Master-Hunter, M.D., under a Creative Commons license: CC-BY-NC.

Term:
2014
Published:
May 8, 2014
Revised:
May 14, 2014

This unit was developed for use during resident sports medicine and orthopedics rotations.

Joint and soft tissue injections are relatively simple, safe, and effective procedures that can be performed by most primary care physicians. This unit is intended to introduce you to several common injection sites and their respective techniques so that you will feel more comfortable in performing the injection independently. As with any clinical procedure, the more injections that you do, the more skilled and comfortable you will become with the process.

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Learning Objectives

Knowledge

  • Understand the indications, contraindications, risks, and benefits for performing joint injections
  • Learn techniques for performing injection of several common anatomic sites
  • Learn about medications that can be used for joint injections
  • Understand the potential complications of joint injections

 

Skills

  • Apply knowledge of joint injections to patient case scenarios

About the Creators

Portrait of Tara A. Master-Hunter

Tara A. Master-Hunter

Dr. Master-Hunter received her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1997. She received the Dean's Letter of Commendation in years 1993-95, and earned Clerkship honors in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics. She completed her residency training (2000) and a sports medicine fellowship (2001) at the University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine. She sees patients at Chelsea Family Medicine.
Image of knee in flexion receiving an injection

Image courtesy of Tara A. Master-Hunter, M.D., under a Creative Commons license: CC-BY-NC.

Term:
2014
Published:
May 8, 2014
Revised:
May 14, 2014

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de Quervain's Tenosynovitis Injection

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Facts and Uses

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First Carpal Metacarpal Joint Injection

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First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Injection

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Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection

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Knee Anatomy

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Knee Injection

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Lateral Epicondyle Injection

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Objectives

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Preparation

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Subacromial Bursa Injection

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Summary

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