About Fluid on the Knee

Arthritis is a commonly-used and broad term that encompasses a range of degenerative conditions affecting the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and reduced mobility. The most common form of arthritis is known as osteoarthritis, often referred to as “wear and tear”. This is the type of arthritis that causes gradual and slow erosion of the […]

Fluid on the knee is a pain. Not just in the literal sense, of causing pain, but the issues it creates with joint stiffness. Having fluid on the knee or swelling means there is a pressure exerted against the joint, and with limited space in your knee, the excess fluid creates a hydrostatic pressure that […]

Fluid on the knee is a common issue that many people come to see our team about. Sometimes this is called “water on the knee”, knee swelling or knee effusion. The problem is that knee swelling becomes chronic, and in some cases does not disappear. Is fluid on the knee dangerous? Like many things in […]

Fluid on the knee, also known as water on the knee, and medically known as knee effusion or joint effusion, occurs when excess fluid accumulates in or around the knee joint. The term water on the knee is a little dated, and more commonly people refer to fluid on the knee. There are lots of […]