Knee Effusion
$74.97
Definition:
'Knee effusion' or 'swelling of the knee' (colloquially known as 'water on the knee') occurs when excess fluid accumulates in or around the knee joint. There are many common causes for the swelling, including arthritis, injury to the ligaments or Meniscus, or when fluid collects in the bursa. This condition is known as prepatellar bursitis.
Symptoms- Swelling
- Arthritis
- Injury to the ligaments or meniscus
- Fluid collecting in the bursa
- Pain in the knee
- Stiffness in the knee
Causes- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Infection
- Gout
- Pseudogout
- Kneecap Bursitis
- Cysts
- Tumors
- Overuse
Treatment- Lymphatic massage
- Elevation
- ROM and stretching exercises
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