what is fluid around the knee?
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Knee effusion, or 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 and injury to the ligaments or meniscus (cartilage in the knee). A small amount of fluid exists in normal joints.
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Pain, swelling, and knee stiffness Knees become swollen when excess fluid builds up inside the knee due to an injury, overuse, or medical condition. This can cause sensations of tightness as well as pain. Swelling may be subtle, so you may not always notice it unless it's a severe injury.
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Joint aspiration is a procedure to remove fluid from the space around a joint using a needle and syringe. This is usually done under a local anesthetic to relieve swelling and/or to obtain fluid for analysis to diagnose a joint disorder or problem. Joint aspiration is most often done on the knee.
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Synovial fluid, also called synovia, is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints. With its egg white–like consistency, the principal role of synovial fluid is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement.
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Knee compression can increase circulation to the area. This gear can also reduce possible pain during and after a workout. These sleeves can also prevent or alleviate any possible post-workout swelling. ... Interestingly, knee compression wear doesn't need to be worn at all times.
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Several other things can also cause knee pain, such as: Bursitis: A bursa is a sac that holds a small amount of fluid that's under the skin above your joint. It helps prevent friction when the joint moves. Overuse, falls, or repeated bending and kneeling can irritate the bursa on top of your kneecap.
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Some people call this condition "water on the knee." A swollen knee may be the result of trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition. To determine the cause of the swelling, your doctor might need to obtain a sample of the fluid to test for infection, disease or injury.
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Hours later or the day after activity: Swelling that arrives later is generally caused by excess synovial fluid (the lubricant in joints) in the knee, much like too much oil in a car. Overuse and an underlying medical condition are the most common causes.
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Swelling is most indicative of a serious cartilage or ligament injury to the knee, according to Taylor Brown, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Houston Methodist in Texas. The amount of swelling that is considered “serious” is subjective. A small amount of swelling may not be cause for concern.
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A Baker's cyst can form when joint-lubricating fluid fills a cushioning pouch (bursa) at the back of your knee. A Baker's cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind your knee. The pain can get worse when you fully flex or extend your knee or when you're active.
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This can be a sign of advancing stages of arthritis. The knees have twomain fat pads, which reside just above and below the kneecap. These help to cushion the knee and assist with lubricating fluid flow around the joint.
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Overuse, falls, or repeated bending and kneeling can irritate the bursa on top of your kneecap. That leads to pain and swelling. Doctors call this prepatellar bursitis.
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A Baker's cyst, also called a popliteal (pop-luh-TEE-ul) cyst, is usually the result of a problem with your knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. Both conditions can cause your knee to produce too much fluid, which can lead to a Baker's cyst.
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Pain, swelling, and knee stiffness Since pain may limit movement, it can cause stiffness in the knees, as can any ongoing injury. Knees become swollen when excess fluid builds up inside the knee due to an injury, overuse, or medical condition. This can cause sensations of tightness as well as pain.
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IT (iliotibial) band syndrome: The iliotibial (IT) band is a piece of tough tissue that runs from your hip down to the outer part of your knee. When you overdo activity, it can become inflamed over time. That causes pain on the outer side of the knee. It's common among runners when going downhill.
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What is a knee lump? A knee lump can represent a joint deformity due to a chronic inflammatory condition such as arthritis or a deformity that arises following any kind of injury to the joint. Knee lumps can be caused by a number of other conditions as well, including infections or tumors of the bone or soft tissues.
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