Category: Ultrasound

Why Did My Orthopaedist Perform a Joint Aspiration and Order a Lab Analysis?

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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD My job as an Orthopaedic surgeon is challenging, fun and interesting.  I often get to play detective as I search for clues and evidence as to why my patients are having certain symptoms, pain, and dysfunction.  I can usually make a diagnosis based on a physical examination, talking to the patient… Read more »