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  • Musculoskeletal Radiology
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Advances in imaging technology have increased the use of image-guided musculoskeletal procedures.
  • Percutaneous aspiration and drainage of fluid collections are common interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review indications, contraindications, and techniques for image-guided aspiration and drainage of musculoskeletal fluid collections.
  • To discuss joint access, pertinent anatomy, and imaging modalities for these procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of image-guided musculoskeletal intervention techniques.
  • Discussion of fluoroscopic, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging guidance.
  • Focus on intra-articular, juxta-articular, and intramuscular fluid collections.

Main Results:

  • Image-guided aspiration and drainage are minimally invasive, safe, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic benefits.
  • Specific approaches for major joints and common extra-articular collections are detailed.
  • Importance of differentiating benign collections from extremity sarcomas is highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Image-guided aspiration and drainage are valuable tools in musculoskeletal intervention.
  • Appropriate technique and imaging modality selection are crucial for successful outcomes.
  • Recognition of potential mimics like sarcomas is essential for accurate diagnosis.