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The knee is a synovial joint. In order for it to function without agonising pain synovial fluid must be present at all times. Fluid in your knee is a good thing, without it you would be in much more pain.
Knee swelling is usually caused either by
1) bleeding into the joint after and injury eg ligament tear
2) Excess fluid in the joint caused by irritation to the knee joint eg in Arthritis
Rarer causes include
1) infection
2) gout
3) DVT
4) tumour
See this site for more info
It has a fluid sac known as a bursal sac, they are also found in your elbows :)
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Can water on the knee caused by a fall drain on its own?
No. Once you have fluid in your knee you can only have a medical physician drain the fluid. It's not a big deal if you have fluid in your knee unless you are experiencing pain in your knee.
Water on knee with extreme pain feels like knee is going to buckle?
This could be a sign of a condition called knee effusion, where excess fluid builds up in the knee joint. It is important to see a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and treatment. They may recommend rest, ice, elevation, and possibly draining the excess fluid from the knee.
Is Non Newtonian Fluid toxic?
Not all non-Newtonian fluid is toxic. A good example of this would be the synovial joints such as your knee making use of a non-Newtonian fluid (synovial fluid) There are a few that would be considered bad for your health.
Is it bad having bad knee jonits in the knee at the age11?
Yes, because if you have bad knee jonits at the age of 11 then just think what it will be like when your 20. If you have bad knee jonits tell a someone who knows what they are doing.
Fluid in the knee can it cause gane green?
Fluid in the knee, known as knee effusion, is typically not associated with gangrene. Gangrene is a serious condition caused by a lack of blood supply to tissues, leading to tissue death. However, if the fluid in the knee is infected (septic arthritis), it could potentially lead to tissue necrosis and gangrene if left untreated.
You have osteoarthritis of the knee doctor says no fluid in joint but above the knee and around knee has fluid tightness what can you do?
There is not enough info to answer this question you should ask your doctor or ask another doctor.
What is a bakers cyst on the knee?
A Baker's cyst is a swelling that can develop behind the knee filled with fluid from inside the knee joint.
Can you get on an airplane with fluid in the knee?
It is very unlikely that you would be able to get on the plane with fluid in the knee, it depends what type of 'fluid'. It would be likely they would check your body through before boarding the plane.
How long is recovery for a fluid drain on the knee?
A fluid drain on the knee can be a long recovery. Depending on the physical health of the patient, the fluid drain can take a few months to one year to fully recover from.
How do doctors drain water on the knee?
The only way that you can tell that if your knee is going to be drained of fluid is by a doctor's opinion. If you feel a lot of fluid in your knees, you need to seek the opinion of your physician.
Can you jump robe with a bad knee?
Yes, but your knee will hurt, and it might get worse.
When yellow cloudy fluid is aspirated from your knee what does this mean?
Yellow cloudy fluid aspirated from the knee may indicate an underlying infection, such as septic arthritis. It is important to evaluate the fluid further through testing to determine the underlying cause so appropriate treatment can be initiated.
