ARC-20 - Arthrocentesis Model

Practice diagnosing and managing the presence of knee effusion with this anatomically correct Arthrocentesis Model. The trainer represents an extended left leg with ultrasound-compatible areas, including the patella, patellar ligament, tibia, fibula, femur, synovial sac, and synovial fluid. Aspirate synovial fluid from a joint cavity using the medial or lateral approach. Insertion sites include suprapatellar and parapatellar access.

Includes:

• One Arthrocentesis Knee Model
• One Arthrocentesis Replaceable Tissue 

Features:

• Ultrasound compatible
• Highly durable replaceable tissue for multiple uses
• Realistic tactile feedback
• A sensation of bony contact when the needle hits the patella
• A sensation of bony contact when the needle hits the femur
• Inability to aspirate the syringe while the needle tip is in the soft tissue superficial to the joint capsule
• Easy aspiration of joint fluid into the syringe once entry is achieved
• Fluid can be left clear or be colored if desired Increase or decrease the size of effusion with up to 60 ccs of fluid 

Skills:

• Learn to ballot or milk the suprapatellar pouch
• Needle aspiration and injection techniques
• Palpating anatomic landmarks significant to the procedure
• Realistic tactile feedback throughout the procedure