Question 1

what dose small tibiitalar joint effusion mean?

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Inflammation: It means there may be inflammation of that joint, especially if you have pain in that area.

Question 2

what does it mean by mild joint effusion with synovitis?

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Inflammation : It suggests some inflammation in the joint. Can be from sprain or trauma or other conditions like rheumatoid. Please follow up with your doctors. Best wishes

Question 3

what does the following mean large pisotriquetral effusion extending to ulnocarpal articulation & large radioscaphoid joint effusion?

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Wrist joint: There is fluid in the wrist joint. It is usually an indication of inflammation in the joint.

Question 4

what does a joint effusion is seen at the suprapatellar bursa mean?

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Knee inflammation: It means your knee is inflamed as this bursa communicates with the knee.

Question 5

my male friends  x-ray report:

very early oa change, fullness of suprapatellar space consisten with small joint effusion.

what does this mean?

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Knee arthritis of: The wear-&-tear variety (osteoarthritis); patella is kneecap; small collection of fluid (effusion) in the space above the patella. If friend is overweight, encourage weight loss to ease stress on ankles/knees/hips. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or nsaids (aleve/advil/motrin/etc) can relieve discomfort. If effusion gets too large, may need to be drained.

Question 6

what does small effusion and synovial hypertrophy at the ac joint mean?

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I think you: Are reading and MRI report.  The acromio-clavicular joint is in the shoulder between the acromion process of the scapula (shoulder blade bone) and the clavicle (collar bone).  An effusion is fluid in a joint.  Synovium is a lining of a joint.  Hypertrophy means that it has become large.  In translation, it means you have a slightly damaged shoulder.  Follow your doctor's advice.

Question 7

i took a mri for my knees and they said i have something. like a small joint effusion. what dose that mean?

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Swelling: An effusion is a medical term for swelling.  The MRI is a sensitive tool that picks up even the slightest abnormality in a given area.  A small effusion is a small amount of swelling in the joint.

This could be due to a number of things, from arthritis to ligament and cartilage injury.

Question 8

what causes a knee joint to lock up? is a displacement ot the  mensicus root considered a tear? what is medium size joint effusion mean?

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Meniscus tear: A meniscus tear can cause a knee to lock up. A root tear is a tear near the insertion of the meniscus. A medium effusion means there is fluid inside the knee usually caused by irritation from the tear. Arthroscopic surgery is indicated to remove or repair the tear.

Question 9

i've just been told i have acute synovitis and joint effusion in my left foot due to ultrasound what does it mean? what do i do about it?

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NSAIDS, rest: Synovitis is inflammation of the fluid that lubricates your joints. Often caused by injury, overuse, and occasionally by virus infections. Treatment is rest and anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.). Will usually resolve in a few weeks. See your doctor for fever, spreading redness, or significant change in symptoms.

Question 10

my mri results say chondromalacia involving the medial femoral condyle as well as the central trochlear groove also joint effusion what does this mean?

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Arthritis: These findings suggest early arthritis with cartilage wear and defects developing in two areas of the knee with fluid swelling in the knee currently.  This could be hereditary arthritis or post-traumatic.

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What does the following mean large pisotriquetral effusion extending to ulnocarpal articulation & large radioscaphoid joint effusion?

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What does a joint effusion is seen at the suprapatellar bursa mean?

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My male friends x-ray report: very early oa change, fullness of suprapatellar space consisten with small joint effusion. what does this mean?

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What does small effusion and synovial hypertrophy at the ac joint mean?

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I took a mri for my knees and they said i have something. like a small joint effusion. what dose that mean?

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What causes a knee joint to lock up? is a displacement ot the mensicus root considered a tear? what is medium size joint effusion mean?

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I've just been told i have acute synovitis and joint effusion in my left foot due to ultrasound what does it mean? what do i do about it?

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My mri results say chondromalacia involving the medial femoral condyle as well as the central trochlear groove also joint effusion what does this mean?

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