Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Biopsy - synovial membrane
What the risks are
There is a very slight chance of infection and bleeding. Rarely, there is a chance of the needle striking a nerve or blood vessel.
Special considerations
Images
Synovial biopsy
Review Date: 07/28/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician
Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and
C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and
Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
