@corycalendinemd: 🦿 Knee Effusion (swelling) & Aspiration (drainage) . Knee effusion is swelling in your knee making it feel like it's filled with fluid. It's often an accumulation of excess fluid in or around your knee joint, like a water balloon inside your knee. #KneeEffusion can happen due to injury, arthritis, or other medical conditions and include: - Swelling around kneecap - Stiffness/reduced range of motion - Pain/discomfort when moving - "squishy" feeling when touching the knee . When fluid buildup becomes significant, your doctor might recommend a procedure called arthrocentesis (knee aspiration) - carefully removing the excess fluid using a needle. It's less scary than it sounds! The knee is the largest synovial joint in your body. Modern aspiration techniques often use ultrasound guidance for better accuracy and the fluid removed can help diagnose the underlying cause of your knee problems. Most patients experience immediate relief after the procedure . Knee #Arthrocentesis is quick (usually under 15 min) and can be both diagnostic and therapeutic. Your doctor can analyze the fluid to determine what's causing the swelling while also providing relief from pressure and pain. See your doctor if: - Your knee is warm and red - You have severe pain - You can't bear weight on the affected leg - The swelling doesn't improve with rest/elevation #swollenknee #arthrocentesis . 👇 Dealt with a swollen knee? What helped? SHARE your experience & tips

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