How To Do Wrist Arthrocentesis By Alexandra Villa-Forte, MD, MPH, Cleveland Clinic Reviewed / Revised Jun 2023 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks Topic Resources Arthrocentesis Landmarks... Arthrocentesis of the wrist How to do Arthrocentesis... Arthrocentesis of the wrist is the process of puncturing the radiocarpal joint with a needle to withdraw synovial fluid.