To assist in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, the doctor may use a procedure involving a surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from a joint called an

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Arthrocentesis involves the surgical puncture of a joint to aspirate fluid. This can be used as a diagnostic tool for rheumatoid arthritis, as well as other joint conditions. Arthroclasis refers to the surgical breaking of an adhesion or joint contracture, while arthrodesis is the surgical fusion of a joint, and arthroplasty is the surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.

To Assist in the Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, the Doctor