Why Can Bone Marrow Puncture Needle Also Pierce The Sternum?

Bone marrow aspiration is of great diagnostic value for hematologic diseases, especially leukemia. Different types of diseases can be diagnosed by bone marrow examination. It is also helpful for the diagnosis of certain parasitic and bacterial diseases.

In addition, for the long-term fever, liver, spleen, lymph node enlargement can be feasible bone marrow puncture examination for a clear diagnosis. Iliac crest puncture, sternum puncture, tibia puncture and spinous process puncture can be used for bone marrow puncture. Due to osteoporosis in the iliac crest, thin cortex and more bone marrow fluid, puncture is relatively safe and easy. Bone marrow aspiration is not recommended in cases of hemophilia, severe bleeding tendency, and local skin infection. Sternum and spinous process puncture can also be used for older children who can cooperate.

Many people think bone piercings are scary, but the solution is simple. First, select the puncture site, inject a small amount of anesthetic locally, and extract a small drop of bone marrow tissue with a bone needle. The whole process of bone piercing by a skilled doctor takes only a few minutes.

After the bone marrow was extracted, the child could get up and move after pressing the puncture site to stop bleeding. There may be local acid distension during the extraction of bone marrow, which can be tolerated by children. No harm to children's health, and will not cause long-term damage. Because bone marrow is a very strong regenerative tissue of the human body, and the amount of bone marrow extracted is very small, so there is no need to worry about damaging the "vitality", and there is no need to supplement supplements.