Joint effusion happens when your joint swells up when excess fluid builds up in the tissues surrounding it. The area around your joint may appear larger when compared to the same joint on the other ...

Outside, or lateral, knee pain is a common condition resulting from a range of injuries or underlying medical conditions that affect the outer side of the knee joint. Symptoms of lateral knee pain ...

Water on the knee, or knee effusion, refers to the buildup of fluid in and around the knee joint. This condition leads to a painful, swollen knee and can be caused by various factors, including ...

Of all causes, overuse is the most common reason for an infused knee. Fluid buildup is your body’s way of protecting the area from extra damage. You may have minor swelling after a vigorous activity.

Overview Assessment of the Knee in the Geriatric Patient Assessment of Lower Extremity Circulation Assessment of Other Lower Extremity Conditions in the Geriatric Patient It is normal for both the ...

Some amount of fluid around your knee is necessary — it helps cushion your bones and keeps the joint limber. But if too much fluid accumulates, it can lead to an effusion (or an abnormal collection of ...

Background The patient sustained an injury that caused knee joint effusion. The patient had undergone reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament on the right knee ∼8 years before this injury.

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