musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
How To Do Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrocentesis
Introduction
Arthrocentesis of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is the process of puncturing the MTP joint with a needle to withdraw synovial fluid. The procedure is described for the great toe but is applicable to the other MTP joints and interphalangeal joints. (See also Evaluation of the Patient With Joint Symptoms and see 