Water on the knee, or knee effusion, refers to the buildup of fluid in and around the knee joint. This condition leads to a painful, swollen knee and can be caused by various factors, including ...

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 ...

Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is ...

When my right knee ballooned to twice its normal size in the summer of 2016, I didn’t know it yet, but it would start an eight-year medical mystery no one could solve. It began as a dull ache, then ...

"Sunday morning out of the blue I woke up to a swollen knee. I ended up in the ER until 1230am," Anderson captioned an Instagram post on Aug. 5. "To my surprise I was told that I have arthritis in my ...

It is common for women to overlook persistent knee pain that does not appear to be caused by a specific injury. (Picture Credit: Pexels) Women often dismiss persistent knee pain, stiffness, or ...

Knee pain often results from injuries to muscles, tendons, or ligaments. Deep vein thrombosis is a severe condition that can cause pain behind your knee. Most minor knee injuries can heal on their own ...