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 replacement, a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Power Doppler and grayscale ultrasound scores were responsive to changes in joints following administration of ...

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.

Knee effusion, sometimes called water on the knee, occurs when excess fluid accumulates in or around the knee joint. Common causes include arthritis and injury to knee ligaments and cartilage. A small ...

An increasing number of rheumatologists have access to ultrasound equipment that provide both color and power Doppler modes, which can be used to investigate musculoskeletal and vascular pathologies.

Some amount of fluid around your knee is necessary — it helps cushion your bones and keeps the joint limber. But if too much fluid accumulates, it can lead to an effusion (or an abnormal collection of ...