Ultrasound Guided Aspiration of Knee Effusion – A Live Demonstration by Dr Saurov Gogoi

Knee osteoarthritis Treatment

Mastering Knee Interventions: Live Ultrasound Guided Aspiration of Knee Effusion by Dr Saurov Gogoi

In the evolving landscape of interventional pain medicine, ultrasound guided aspiration of knee effusion is emerging as a vital skill for treating musculoskeletal conditions, especially knee osteoarthritis. Asian Pain Academy takes pride in training pain physicians in real-world, hands-on procedures that elevate both competence and confidence in practice.

In our latest live session, Dr. Saurov Gogoi—an accomplished pain physician from Dibrugarh, Assam, and a proud alumnus of the Fellowship in Pain Management by Asian Pain Academy—demonstrated a real-time USG guided aspiration of knee effusion. This educational demonstration showcases the precision, safety, and clinical effectiveness of ultrasound-guided pain interventions.

Why Ultrasound Guided Aspiration of Knee Is a Core Skill in Pain Practice

The aspiration of knee effusion under ultrasound guidance is a gold-standard technique used to manage swelling, relieve pain, and diagnose the underlying cause in patients with knee osteoarthritis and other joint pathologies. With high-resolution imaging, physicians can visualize fluid pockets and guide the needle with precision, reducing patient discomfort and procedural risks.

Benefits of Ultrasound Guided Aspiration of Knee:

• Accurate needle placement avoiding vessels and cartilage

• Real-time visualization of effusion pocket

• Safer alternative to blind techniques

• Immediate relief for inflammatory or traumatic effusions

• Crucial step before corticosteroid or PRP injections in OA Knee

This makes it an essential component of modern knee interventions taught during our Fellowship in Pain Medicine.

Fellowship Course in Pain Medicine: Building the Next Generation of Pain Experts

At Asian Pain Academy, our fellowship course in pain medicine includes rigorous training in ultrasound guided pain interventions. Participants are trained on live models, simulators, and patients under expert supervision. Techniques like aspiration of knee effusion, nerve blocks, joint injections, and regenerative therapies are covered comprehensively in both 6-month and 1-year formats.

Highlights of the Fellowship:

• Hands-on training in USG & Fluoroscopy

• Weekly case-based discussions

• Live interventional demonstrations by alumni and experts

• National and international faculty

• AAA (American Accreditation Association) certified courses

Knee Osteoarthritis: Role of Interventions Beyond Medications

As conservative treatment options often fall short in knee osteoarthritis, image-guided interventions have transformed patient outcomes. Procedures such as ultrasound guided aspiration of knee, intra-articular PRP, corticosteroid injections, and genicular nerve blocks provide non-surgical alternatives to joint replacement.

Physicians trained through our fellowship in pain management are equipped with the latest interventional skills to offer holistic and evidence-based treatments.

Watch the Full Video: Aspiration of Knee Effusion by Dr Saurov Gogoi

This educational video is part of our mission to empower pain physicians across India and beyond. Dr. Saurov Gogoi, trained from Asian Pain Academy and currently practicing in Dibrugarh, Assam, demonstrates:

• Patient positioning

• Probe orientation and fluid identification

• Needle visualization in-plane

• Step-by-step aspiration technique under ultrasound

🔗 Watch the procedure now on our official video platform/app.🎓 Want to learn these techniques? Join our Fellowship in Pain Medicine.

Conclusion

Whether you're a budding pain physician or a practicing anesthesiologist looking to expand your scope, mastering ultrasound guided aspiration of knee is crucial. Enroll in the fellowship course in pain medicine at Asian Pain Academy to gain hands-on skills in knee interventions and more.

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