Description

This specialised model is used for training in the technique of synovial fluid aspiration.

• Simplified design for ease-of-use
• Quick release skin, musculature and patella (with fat pad) to enable rapid changeover of self sealing synovial sac
• Synovial sac connects easily to the fluid bag
• 1 litre fluid bag enables uninterrupted training sessions (time saving feature for large groups of students/trainees)
• Patient posture and management
• Palpation techniques
• Identifying anatomical landmarks
• Aspirating synovial fluid from the knee joint from both lateral and medial aspects

Features

• Precise palpable anatomy with bony landmarks
• Discrete muscle and skin layers provide realistic tissue and needle response
• Supplied with 'No Trace' marker (non-permanent rapidly fading ink) for illustrating underlying landmarks

Package Contents

Replacement Parts

• Knee Skin Mk 2 (Part 70021)
• Knee Aspirant (250 ml) (Part 70022)
• Synovial Sac Mk 2 (Part 70023)
• Knee Needle Set (Part 30091)

User Manuals

• User Guide

Product Evidence

Cuccurullo, S. M. B., David DO; Petagna, Ann Marie MA, PT; Platt, Heather BS; Strax, Thomas E. MD (2004). "Musculoskeletal Injection Skills Competency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents: A Method for Development and Assessment." American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 83(6)(June 2004): 479-485.

Vogelgesang, S. A. K., Theresa M.; Kreiter, Clarence D. (2002). "An Instructional Program to Facilitate Teaching Joint/Soft-tissue Injection and Aspiration." Journal of General Internal Medicine 17(6): 441-445.