Other tests can include: Blood tests to assess levels of uric acid Joint aspiration (taking a sample of fluid from the knee to assess levels of uric acid) Imaging, such as X-rays or magnetic ...

Joint aspiration with differential cell counts appears ... being assessed for periprosthetic knee infections. Although bone scintigraphy may be useful for screening purposes, combined leukocyte ...

Holland said it's especially important to prevent aspiration in joint transplant patients because these procedures ... Research Network to identify patients who underwent total hip or knee ...

The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held from March 10 to 14 in San Diego, drawing ...