Joint aspiration (also called arthrocentesis) is a procedure that sucks fluid from your knee, hip, shoulder, or other joints. Your doctor may do it to help with swelling and fluid related to an injury ...

This review on joint aspiration and injection focuses on three common clinical problems: how to deal with 'dry taps', especially when a septic joint is suspected in the differential diagnosis; how to ...

You may develop fluid on the knee due to an injury or a health condition such as arthritis. Treatment can depend on the cause but may include physical therapy, medical procedures, and medication. We ...