Synovial Flashcards
aka joint fluid- found in diathroses
Synovial fluid
Lubricates joints
Functions of Synovial Fluid
Reduce friction between bones
Functions of Synovial Fluid
Provides nutrients to the articular cartilage
Functions of Synovial Fluid
Lessen shock of joint compression occurring during activities (e.g. walking, jogging)
Functions of Synovial Fluid
What is the Method of Collection in synovial fluid?
arthrocentesis
Normal
Colorless to pale yellow
Inflammation
Deeper yellow
Bacterial infection such as septic artritis
Greenish tinge
traumatic tao/ hemmorrhagic arthritis
Red
< 3.5ml
Normal
> 25ml
Inflammation
Athrocentesis
Method of Collection
Microbiology section
Na Heparin (sterile)/SPS
Hematology
LIQUID EDTA/Na Heparin
Chemistry, other tests
Non-anticoagulated
Glucose analysis
Na flouride
anti glycolytic agent
Normal
Clear
Leukocytes, Fibrin, Cell Debris
Turbid
Radiographic contrast media
OPAQUE, OILY,
SHIMMERING
Crystals
Milky
Ochronosis - a type of degenerative bone disease
GROUND
PEPPER-LIKE
INCLUSIONS
Rheumatoid artritis, degenerative synovium w/ fibrin
FREE-FLOATING
RICE BODIES