Joint Aspiration Center - Irvington, NJIrvington Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors for Joint AspirationType of Physician: Orthopedic Surgeon What is a Orthopedic Surgeon ? A certification by the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; practitioners focus on the investigation, preservation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. Birth defects, trauma, infections, tumors and metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system are problems cared for by the orthopaedic surgeon. Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery Common Name: Orthopedist Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors in Irvington * Jeffrey Augustin MD  Burgess L Berlin MD  South Mountain Orthopaedic  South Mountain Orthopaedic  South Mountain Orthopaedic  James M Lee Jr. MD PA  Kim Sloan MD  University Hospital Orthopaedics Department  University Hospital Orthopaedics Department  Neurological Institute of New Jersey Neurosurgery  University Hospital Orthopaedics Department  University Hospital Orthopaedics Department  University Hospital Orthopaedics Department  University Hospital Orthopaedics Department  University Hospital Orthopaedics Department  University Hospital Orthopaedics Department  University Hospital Orthopaedics Department  Michael Seidenstein MD  Zafer Termanini MD FAAOS  Orthopaedic Physicians & Surgeons  Orthopaedic Physicians & Surgeons  Steven Nehmer MD  Michael J Bercik MD  Associated Orthopaedics  Associated Orthopaedics  Associated Orthopaedics  Associated Orthopaedics  Howard L Blank MD  Center For Digestive Medicine  Union Middlesex Orthopaedics  David S Wolkstein MD  Idrees Ahmad MD  Gordon Elite Sports Medicine PC  Allen S Glushakow MD  Spine Center  The Back Institute  Elizabeth Orthopaedic Group  Ronald A Daly MD  Center for Orthopaedics  Center for Orthopaedics  Gregory S Gallick MD  Center for Orthopaedics  Center for Orthopaedics  Center for Orthopaedics  Center for Orthopaedics  Cross County Orthopedics  Advanced Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement  Advanced Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement  Nelson Manowitz MD  Spine Care Orthopaedics  Orthopedic Surgery Specialist of Montclair  Saint Barnabas Medical Center Surgery  Orthopaedic & Joint Reconstruction  Orthopaedic & Joint Reconstruction  Orthopaedic & Joint Reconstruction  Carl F Mercurio MD  Stadium Orthopaedics  Montclair Orthopaedic Group  Femino Ducey Orthopaedic Group  Femino Ducey Orthopaedic Group  Montclair Orthopaedic Group  Cornelius Nicoll MD  West Orange Orthopedics  William Oppenheim MD  Michael H Rieber MD  William Vonroth Jr. MD  Union County Orthopaedic Group  Union County Orthopaedic Group  Union County Orthopaedic Group  Union County Orthopaedic Group  Union County Orthopaedic Group  Union County Orthopaedic Group  Union County Orthopaedic Group  Charles E Granatir MD  Gary R Rombough MD  Michael P Wujciak MD  Ronald E Gennace MD PA  Robert J Bercik MD  Family Orthopedic Specialists  Orthopaedic Surgical Associates  NJ Spine Specialists  Stuart J Fisher MD  Pediatric Orthopaedics PC  NJ Spine Specialists  Orthopaedic Surgical Associates  Spine & Orthopaedic Center of NJ LLC  James Aragona MD  Kent S Lerner MD  Westfield Orthopedic Group  Westfield Orthopedic Group  Edward D Mastromonaco MD  Westfield Orthopedic Group  Spine Care & Rehabilitation Inc  Salvatore J LaPilusa MD  Spine Care & Rehabilitation Inc  Spine Care & Rehabilitation Inc  Drs Thrower Bullek & Deramo  Drs Thrower Bullek & Deramo  Rahway-Edison Orthopaedic Group  Drs Thrower Bullek & Deramo Irvington, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis)Read the Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis) article » What is a joint aspiration?A joint aspiration is a procedure whereby a sterile needle and syringe are used to drain fluid from the joint. Joint aspiration is typically performed as an office procedure or at the bedside of hospitalized patients. Joint aspiration is medically referred to as arthrocentesis. What is the purpose of joint aspiration?Joint aspiration is used to obtain joint fluid for examination in the laboratory. Analysis of joint fluid can help to define causes of joint swelling or arthritis, such as infection, gout, and rheumatoid disease. Joint fluid can be tested for white cell count, crystals, protein, glucose, as well as cultured to detect infection. Each of these laboratory parameters can be helpful in defining the cause of a particular form of arthritis. Joint aspiration can also be helpful in relieving joint swelling and pain. Removal of joint fluid that is inflamed can also remove the white blood cells within that are sources of enzymes that can be destructive to the joint. Occasionally, cortisone medications are injected into the joint during the joint aspiration in order to rapidly relieve joint inflammation and further reduce symptoms. How is joint aspiration performed?The skin over the joint is sterilized using a liquid, typically iodine solution (Betadine). Local anesthetic is used in the area of the joint; either by injection, topical liquid freezing, or both. A needle with a syringe attached is inserted within the joint an fluid is sucked back (aspirated) into the syringe. For certain conditions, the doctor will also inject medication into the joint after fluid removal. The needle is then removed and a Band-Aid or dressing is applied over the entry point. What are complications of joint aspiration?Complications of joint aspiration are uncommon. Possible com... Recommended Reading Related to Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis)Hydroxyapatite Crystal Disease » What is hydroxyapatite?Hydroxyapatite is the major component, and an essential ingredient, of normal bone and teeth. It is hydroxyapatite that makes up bone mineral and the matrix of teeth. What are hydroxyapatite crystals?Hydroxyapatite molecules can group together (crystallize) to form microscopic clumps, called hydroxyapatite crystals. Tiny crystals of hydroxyapatite sometimes form in or around joints and can cause inflammation of joints and tissues around the joints, such as tendons and ligaments. They have been described particularly as a cause of rotator cuff inflammation of the shoulder. The inflammation caused by hydroxyapatite crystals has been referred to as hydroxyapatite crystal disease. Is hydroxyapatite crystal disease the same as gout or pseudogout?No. These conditions are similar in that they are all caused by the inflammation that results from... Other Related Joint Aspiration ArticlesEmergency Contact for Irvington
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