In such cases, you should seek prompt medical attention at your local hospital to identify the cause. Arthrocentesis should be performed if necessary.
Treatment options for knee effusions vary depending on the cause, with some diseases resulting in long-term remission with treatment. At the end of the disease, artificial knee replacement is the…
In the acute phase, the affected limb should be elevated and cold packs or ice should be applied promptly.
There are generally strict indications for arthrocentesis, as there is a risk of joint infection following puncture, and joint infection can be devastating to the joint. The decision to aspirate…
MRI can clearly visualise soft tissue lesions around the joint. However, it is sometimes not as clear as X-rays for bony structures, such as free bodies in the joint. A…
Many younger, more athletic patients often present with knee effusion and painful swelling of the knee joint.
A swollen knee does not necessarily mean that there is fluid inside. Extra-articular lesions can also cause knee swelling. The presence of effusion should be determined by physical examination or…