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 ...

SEATTLE – About 54 million Americans suffer from aches and pains of arthritis. Treatments range from pain medications to injections to surgery. But now there's a new option and it comes from the fluid ...

Bursae are fluid-filled sacs in areas of the body that facilitate movement. The knee has several bursae and conditions such as bursitis can impact the bursa in the knee. The body’s musculoskeletal ...

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.

A Baker’s cyst is a sac of fluid that forms behind the knee. Although they often resolve independently, exercises, home remedies, and other treatments may be required if they are painful or limit ...

Synovial fluid, the viscous medium that bathes articular cartilage, offers a direct window into the molecular events underlying knee injury and osteoarthritis. Biomarkers present in this fluid ...