Question:
a demonstrable joint effusion. and they said there is fluid within the suprapatellar bursa. I go see a specialist in a week, but need to know what this is. I can't barely stand on my legs cause the pain is so intense. even vicodin e.s. does not help. I am very scared and in alot of pain, they also found a tumor on the opposite leg in the distal femur. any knowledge would be so appreicated.
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south249
Answer:
Hey south,
Sorry to hear you having more problems. Sound like you have fluid on the knee, some will call it water on the knee. This happens with injury or infection. If the xrays don't show knee damage, just fluid - they will probably drain the fluid off the knee. They may test the fluid for infection called synovitis. The only problem with getting fluid on the knee, is that it sometimes returns later after the aspiration (removal).
Wishing you the best!
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SO GLAD TO HEAR FROM YOU HONEY, HOW HAVE YOU BEEN? I KNOW SHAME ON ME FOR NOT GOING AND GETTING THE TEST DONE ON THE OTHER KNEE, BUT NOW I HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO GO AND GET ALLTHE TEST DONE. THE PAIN IS HORIFIC AND I CAN'T GET IN TO SEE THE SPECIALIST UNTIL NEXT WEEK. ON THE REPORT IT SAYS DENGERATIVE FINDINGS, DOES THAT MEAN THAT THE JOINT IS BAD OR THE KNEE ITSELF? I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH AND LET YOU KNOW HOW IT GOES. HAVE YOU EVER HAD THIS BEFORE? DO THEY PUT A LONG NEEDLE IN YOUR KNEE TO DRAIN IT? OR I AM SO SCARED LOL. OH WELL IT HAS TO BE DONE I GUESS. TAKE CARE HON AND WRITE WHEN YOU HAVE TIME.
BIG HUGS
SPUTH249
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Degenerative findings mean that the "cushions" of the knee are not as cushiony - real technical terms - ha!
The knee is composed of the end of the thigh bone and the top of the shin bone. The bone is covered with cartilage much as enamel caps our teeth. The cartilage cap provides a very slick surface for movement. Damage to this slick surface is associated with degeneration of the knee joint. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of a degenerative knee joint. Osteoarthritis is associated with degeneration of the cartilage cap, formation of bone spurs and cysts and hardening of the bone beneath the cartilage cap (subchondral sclerosis). Degeneration due to wear on the cartilage cap results in bone rubbing against bone and pain associated with walking. This is typically just called the wear and tear of a typical knee.
Traumatic injury to the knee joint may produce irregularities of the cartilage surface and may lead to a form of degenerative knee arthritis referred to as traumatic arthritis. Traumatic arthritis is common after fractures of the weight-bearing surface of the knee joint. Traumatic injury may also result in damage to the ligaments and menisci of the joint. Damage to ligaments and cartilage may lead to arthritis of the knee joint. Other causes of arthritis such as rheumatoid disease may lead to degenerative knee joint.
Pain with weight bearing activity is a common complaint with a degenerative knee. As the knee becomes more arthritic, the knee may ache at rest. The knee may swell and may give way due to the pain. The knee may also become stiff preventing one from fully straightening or bending the knee joint. Anti-inflammatories are usually given to help with the swelling, but sometimes an aspiration (yep the needle) is used to remove excess fluid.
I know you're scared, but just tell the doctor you are scared and nervous - maybe they can give you a sedative prior to an aspiration (if needed). Or just tell him you want to start with drugs first (anti-inflammatory like naprosyn).
Let us know how it is going with you and what the doctor says.
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Thanks So Much Honey For Explaining That All To Me, I Noticed That It Also Says Some Bone Spurring Like You Just Explained. Was It Painful For You To Have The Fluid Removed. Does It Generally Come Back? Also How Can They Tell If You Have Arthritis Or Rheumotoid Arthritis, What Exactly Isthat?
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South249