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Knee Arthrocentesis in Adults
Published on: February 25, 2022
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Increasing Efficiency With Point-of-Care Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis: A Case Report and Procedure Demonstration
Kristine L Schultz1, Kara Johnson1, Philip M Grenz1
1Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine, Bethlehem, USA.
Cureus
|July 11, 2024
Summary
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) enhances emergency department (ED) procedures like knee arthrocentesis, improving accuracy and speed. This case study demonstrates POCUS
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Imaging
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Background:
- Musculoskeletal pain is a common reason for emergency department (ED) visits.
- Expediting diagnosis and procedures can reduce ED crowding and improve patient satisfaction.

