2019年7月10日 · Suprapatellar joint effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the suprapatellar region of the knee joint. It can be very painful and shows signs of swelling. It is important to know about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of suprapatellar joint effusion.

2000年4月15日 · Effusion is assessed by “milking” fluid distally from the suprapatellar pouch and palpating the area adjacent to the patellar tendon for fluid accumulation.

2021年10月12日 · Joint effusion is where the fluids in the tissues around your joint increase causing your knee, shoulder, ankle or other joint swells up. Treatments help heal the swelling by addressing the cause. There are several actions you can …

2022年6月16日 · Health care providers might refer to this condition as an effusion (uh-FU-zhun) in your knee joint. A swollen knee may be the result of trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition. To find the cause of the swelling, your provider might need to test a sample of the fluid for infection, disease or blood from an injury.

2023年10月12日 · Knee effusion, sometimes called water on the knee, occurs when excess fluid accumulates in or around the knee joint. Common causes include arthritis and injury to knee ligaments and cartilage.

2024年2月26日 · Fluid accumulation in a joint's intraarticular space and bursae is called an "effusion." Knee effusions can occur at any age. The condition often presents with knee swelling, pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. Knee effusions arise from various causes.

Suprapatellar bursitis is a common cause of pain and swelling just above the knee joint. Also known as quadriceps tendon bursitis, suprapatellar bursitis develops when there is inflammation and irritation of one of the small fluid-filled sacs at the knee.

2024年8月2日 · Suprapatellar joint effusion is another name for knee effusion, which happens when fluid builds up in the tissues surrounding your joint. It can be caused by overuse, trauma, or a medical ...

2024年7月5日 · Joint effusion is swelling of the tissues in or around your joint because of extra fluid. Joint effusion can cause a "puffy" appearance to your joints along with symptoms like pain and stiffness. Common causes of joint effusion are infections, arthritis, or injury (including repetitive use injuries).

There is notable swelling with a fluid wave appreciated in the suprapatellar pouch. There is no warmth or erythema. A lateral radiograph shows signs of an effusion, but there are no bony abnormali-ties. The remainder the results of her physical examination is unremarkable.