musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
How To Do Ankle Arthrocentesis
Relevant Anatomy for Ankle Arthrocentesis
Needle insertion is midway between the medial malleolus and the tibialis anterior tendon, over the hollow at the anterior aspect of the malleolus. Synovial fluid is withdrawn from the tibiotalar joint. The patient's foot rests in slight plantar flexion. Needle entry occurs just anterior to the medial malleolus and lateral to the tibialis anterior tendon. 