Knee Aspiration & Injection Trainer with Ultrasound Capabilities

 Available in Light and Dark Skin Tones

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.

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).

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