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. 2023 Oct 13;13:17354. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-44391-1

Table 2.

The arthrocentesis approaches per sample type.

Dorsal approach

n = 32

 Distal forelimbs: n = 28 Metacarpophalangeal joints: n = 56
Proximal interphalangeal joint: n = 56
Distal interphalangeal joint: n = 56
Distal hindlimbs: n = 4 Metatarsophalangeal joints: n = 8
Proximal interphalangeal joint: n = 8
Distal interphalangeal joint: n = 8

Lateral approach

10

 Distal forelimbs: n = 7 Metacarpophalangeal joints: n = 14
Proximal interphalangeal joint: n = 14
Distal hindlimbs: n = 3 Metatarsophalangeal joints: n = 6
Proximal interphalangeal joint: n = 6