musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
How To Do Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joint Arthrocentesis
Introduction
Arthrocentesis of the metacarpophalangeal joints and interphalangeal joints of the hand is the process of puncturing the finger joints with a needle to withdraw synovial fluid. The procedure described is applicable to any of these joints. (See also Evaluation of the Patient With Joint Symptoms and 