If your knee is swollen, it's also called a knee effusion. Swelling happens when fluid builds up in the knee joint. Sometimes a knee effusion is referred to as “water on the knee,” but that is not a ...

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 ...

CT-detected intra-articular calcification is linked to an increased risk of baseline and future knee synovitis.

Injury to any of the muscles, bones, or ligaments of the knee can cause severe pain Not all knee complaints require orthopedic referral. This review of basic testing and exam techniques will help you ...

SCURVY can present with hemarthrosis and musculoskeletal symptoms that closely mimic inflammatory rheumatologic disease.