No absolute contraindications for diagnostic arthrocentesis
Do not inject steroids into a joint that you suspect is already infected
Relative Contraindications:
Overlying cellulitis
Coagulopathy
Joint prosthesis (refer to ortho)
Overlying cellulitis
Coagulopathy
Joint prosthesis (refer to ortho)
Arthrocentesis: shoulder
Arthrocentesis: elbow
Arthrocentesis: knee
Arthrocentesis: hip
Arthrocentesis: ankle
Arthrocentesis: wrist
Arthrocentesis: finger
Arthrocentesis: toe