ArticleArthroscopy techniques2014
Retrograde synovial biopsy of the knee joint using a novel biopsy forceps.
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- The preferred technique for knee synovium biopsy and synovial fluid arthrocentesis.Rheumatology international · 2023Pooled it
- Culture of periprosthetic tissue in blood culture bottles for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2019Pooled it
- Biopsy-Driven Synovial Pathophenotyping in RA: A New Approach to Personalized Treatment.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Review
- Accuracy of different diagnostic tests for early, delayed and late prosthetic joint infection.BMC infectious diseases · 2017Article
- Pre-operative intra-articular deep tissue sampling with novel retrograde forceps improves the diagnostics in periprosthetic joint infection.International orthopaedics · 2017Article
- Transcutaneous pleural biopsy with a retrograde forceps: a novel approach.Surgical endoscopy · 2016Article
- Investigation of neutrophilic peptides in periprosthetic tissue by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight imaging mass spectrometry.International orthopaedics · 2015Article
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Abstract
Synovial biopsies of the knee joint are commonly performed arthroscopically with the patient under full or regional anesthesia. To overcome the effort, costs, and potential risks of surgery, we developed an office-based technique for retrograde synovial biopsy using a designated novel biopsy forceps. Using this technique, no arthroscopic or radiologic control is needed to perform rapid synovial biopsies of the knee joint. Concomitant aspiration of synovial fluid can be performed. A technical description of the procedure is given.
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