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Indications to aspirate a swollen knee?
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Several: 2 most common indications are diagnostic and therapeutic. There are many causes for a knee effusion. Your provider may want to establish a diagnosis to guide treatment recommendations. For example, if you have gouty arthritis, that treatment may differ than that for osteoarthritis. In addition, aspirating a large volume of fluid can make your knee feel better.
Answered 7/14/2013
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Many: Indication for knee aspiration incude: pain, swelling, joint stiffness, and infection.
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