Guided joint effusion/bursitis aspiration
Guided aspiration of joint effusion or bursitis for relief and analysis.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Large joint effusion, suspected septic/crystal arthritis, symptomatic bursitis.
Procedure
US-guided aspiration. Duration: 10 minutes.
Risks
Infection (rare), recurrence.
Recovery
Fluid analysis. Results in hours to days.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry