Knee Aspiration & Injection Trainer with Ultrasound Capabilities

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Knee Aspiration & Injection Trainer with Ultrasound Capabilities

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Product No. 70103

An anatomically accurate adult knee model for injection and aspiration of synovial fluid from the knee joint, from both the lateral and medial aspects, using palpation or ultrasound-guidance.

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The robust sealed knee includes knee joint, patella, patellar tendon and the suprapatellar space.

Key anatomical landmarks are realistic to palpate, enabling injection and aspiration to be practised, and accuracy improved. Discrete muscle, skin and fat layers, provide realistic tissue and needle response.

Performing knee aspirations and injections are fundamental skills required for Core Medical Trainees, as well as Rheumatologists, Doctors practising General Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgeons*

The model was evaluated by Charles Wakeley (Bristol Royal Infirmary) and Andrew Grainger (Leeds Teaching Hospitals, UK).

*Specialty Training Curriculum for Core Medical Training, Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board, 2009, amended 2013

*Section 5 Practical Procedures, Specialty Training Curriculum for Rheumatology, Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board, 2010

*Section: Applied Clinical Skills: General, Page 55, Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedics Curriculum, 2013

Injection into joint cavity
Aspiration of synovial fluid from both the lateral and medial aspects
Identification of anatomical landmarks using the palpation method or ultrasonic guidance
Patient positioning and management
Recognition of joint effusion
Ballottement
Competence using ultrasound technology to perform systematic scanning techniques and examination of the knee joint

Product Anatomy:

The following key anatomical landmarks are realistic to palpate:

Skin
Subcutaneous fat, quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament
Prefemoral fat pad
Suprapatellar fat pad
Hoffa (Infrapatellar) fat pad
Femur
Medial & lateral collateral ligament
Tibia
Patella
Joint space & synovial recess
Meniscus
Muscle mass of quadriceps

Discrete muscle and skin layers provide realistic tissue and needle response
Anatomically accurate synovial sac and palpable patella
Realistic colour and consistency of synovial fluid

1,000+ stabs per module with 21 gauge needle
Precise, palpable anatomy with bony landmarks
Robust, sealed knee unit that holds all anatomy
Key internal landmarks visible under ultrasound
Compatible with all standard ultrasound machines
Echolucent material allows aspiration and injection under ultrasound-guidance or using the palpation method
Suitable for Undergraduate and Postgraduate medical study
Knee skin is watertight

Skin washable using mild soap and water

Can be used with leg supports for supine position, or without leg supports for side of bed position
Caters for ultrasound-guided techniques as well as palpation
Separate Fluid Bag & Stand ensure the model is easy to use and mobile
Clear indicator on Fluid Bag to prevent overfilling