Bottom line: Ultrasonographic evaluation of a painful wrist and ultrasound-guided aspiration of a wrist effusion are well within the emergency physician skill set. Add it to your armamentarium.
References
- Balint PV, Kane D, Hunter J, et al. Ultrasound guided versus conventional joint and soft tissue fluid aspiration in rheumatology practice: a pilot study. J Rheumatol. 2002;29(10):2209-2213.
- Berona K, Abdi A, Menchine M, et al. Success of ultrasound-guided versus landmark-guided arthrocentesis of hip, ankle, and wrist in a cadaver model. Am J Emerg Med. 2017;35(2):240-244.
Dr. Henry is a senior resident in the emergency department at Highland General Hospital in the Alameda Health System in Oakland, California.
Dr. Nagdev is director of emergency ultrasound at Highland General Hospital in the Alameda Health System in Oakland, California.
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