How to Do a Knee Injection Overview Carlin Senter, MD, and Elizabeth Marshall, MD, discuss how to properly perform a knee injection, focusing on the supplies needed and the proper anatomic landmarks, including a discussion of both the anterior and lateral

Knee joint aspiration and injection are performed to aid in diagnosis and treatment of knee joint diseases. The knee joint is the most common and the easiest joint for the physician to aspirate.

Place pressure on the injection site, and bend the knee: Once the injection is performed, gentle pressure over the injection site will prevent bleeding. Bending the knee can help circulate the medication. Apply an ice pack if pain persists: Most often inj