Knee Aspiration & Injection Trainer with Ultrasound Capabilities

OVERVIEW

• 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

REALISM

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

VERSATILITY

• 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

CLEANING

• Skin washable using mild soap and water

SAFETY

• Latex free

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 

SKILLS GAINED

• 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