musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
How To Do Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joint Arthrocentesis
Additional Considerations for MCP and IP Joint Arthrocentesis
Enlist an assistant to provide flexion and traction to the finger or thumb. Synovial fluid is usually not obtainable from a metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or interphalangeal (IP) joint that is not infected or inflamed. Sterile technique is necessary to prevent microbial contamination of both the joint space and the aspirated synovial fluid. 