Evaluation and Characterisation of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Joint Synovial Liquid

Conditions: Osteoarthritis, Knee, Knee Arthritis, Gout Arthritis, Microcrystal Disease

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 90 Years

Enrollment: 50

Sponsor: Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu

Summary

The research study aims to evaluate the synovial fluid to highlight the presence of possible micropolymers (micro/nanoplastics) in order to better understand the pathophysiology of joint degenerative processes. For patients with liquid under tension at the joint level, the symptomatology often requires evacuation by puncture under ultrasound guidance. The intervention will be performed only for patients for whom this therapeutic indication exists anyway by their physician.The investigators want to use this liquid for Microscopic and Spectrophotometric evaluation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:arthritis of the knee with liquid aspiration recommendationage >18 yearsExclusion Criteria:--refusal of the patient to participate-age<18 years

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