The radiograph shows knee effusion, which can be seen as water density above the patella and anterior to the fibula. The next best step in treatment is to perform arthrocentesis to evaluate the ...

Radiographs of 77-year-old man, 11 years after primary total knee arthroplasty, who presented with asymptomatic effusion and minimal instability. (A) Preoperative anteroposterior radiograph. (B ...

Explanations for why effusion -- extra fluid in the joint -- could be protective include a decrease in mechanical stress that can enhance radiographic progression, and the possibility that the ...

Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the patient’s right knee demonstrated knee joint effusion and HO of the quadriceps tendon consistent with his history of previous surgeries. Figure 2.

The imaging obtained included radiographs of the right knee (Figures 2a and 2b) and right femur (Figure 3), ... On exam, a mild knee effusion was present and knee range of motion was 0° to 130°.

June 13, 2008 (Paris) — Ultrasound effusion, a feature of synovial inflammation seen on ultrasound studies in knee osteoarthritis (OA), is an independent predictor of the need for joint ...

Facet joint effusion and interspinal ligament edema: major sources of lower back pain Peer-Reviewed Publication. American College of Radiology ...