June 13, 2008 (Paris) — Ultrasound effusion, a feature of synovial inflammation seen on ultrasound studies in knee osteoarthritis (OA), is an independent predictor of the need for joint replacement, a ...

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.

The radiograph shows knee effusion, which can be seen as water density above the patella and anterior to the fibula. The next best step in treatment is to perform arthrocentesis to evaluate the fluid ...

This review on joint aspiration and injection focuses on three common clinical problems: how to deal with 'dry taps', especially when a septic joint is suspected in the differential diagnosis; how to ...