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 ...

A new study has recommended updated cutoffs for synovial effusion and hypertrophy to help screen for patients with symptomatic radiographic knee osteoarthritis. The EULAR thresholds of an ultrasound ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...