Italian Society of Rheumatology (SIR) recommendations for performing arthrocentesis

• Main Authors: A. Spadaro (Author), F. Schiavon (Author), R. Ramonda (Author), C. Montecucco (Author), V. Modena (Author), W. Grassi (Author), V. Gerloni (Author), L. Frizziero (Author), M.A. Cimmino (Author), L. Punzi (Author), F. Trotta (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Joint fluid aspiration, or arthrocentesis, is one of the most useful and commonly performed procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, but to date no definite guidelines have been published. For this reason, a group of experts of the Italian Society of Rheumatology (SIR) produ...