Joint effusion
A joint effusion is the presence of increased intra-articular fluid. It may affect any joint. Commonly it involves the knee.
| Joint effusion | |
|---|---|
| A traumatic right knee effusion. Note the swelling lateral to the kneecap as marked by the arrow. | |
| Specialty | Orthopedics, rheumatology |
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