Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Investigators of a level 1 study discovered that intra-articular aspiration provided temporary ...

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 ...

The most damaging complication associated with primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is prosthetic joint infection. Fortunately, the infection risk is low, with an estimated 1% to 2% incidence of ...

New MR techniques show that facet joint effusion (the collection of fluid in the spinal joints) and interspinal ligament edema (swelling of the interspinal ligaments) are major sources of lower back ...