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Metacarpophalangeal and finger interphalangeal arthrocenteses

Metacarpophalangeal and finger interphalangeal arthrocenteses
With the digit straight or slightly flexed, a small and short needle is inserted on either side just under the extensor tendon mechanism. It is not necessary for the needle to be interposed between the articular surfaces.
Reproduced from Owen, DS. Aspiration and injection of joints in soft tissue. In: Textbook of Rheumatology, 4th edition, Kelley, WN, Harris, ED Jr, Ruddy, S, et al (Eds), WB Saunders, Philadelphia 1993. p.545.
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