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What does a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis mean?
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Taking fluid out of: A joint as a sample, to analyze it. It usually is done in the office with a needle or can be done surgically through a small puncture/ incision to obtain a sample of the fluid.
Answered 1/3/2014
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