Question 1

i have elbow tendonitus, doctor refers to it as small to moderate sized joint effusion.what is it and how to rid of it?

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Elbow: No reason not to try single injection of good steroid. Could try to aspirate to send for micro

Question 2

mri:low grade sprain acl,moderate size joint effusion,4cm bakers cyst,mild grade1 chondrosis lateral patellar facet. what does this mean for me?

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MRI: The good news is there is no torn meniscus. The joint fluid may make the knee feel swollen and tight restricting range of motion. The ACL sprain should heal with resting the knee and taking anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or naproxen,if you're able to take them. Until the knee effusion resolves, hopefully without aspiration, the knee won't feel normal. Follow the advice of orthopedist

Question 3

my fiance has been diagnosed with moderate-sized suprapatellar joint effusion for over 4 months now and it won't go away, what could be the cause?

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Injury vs over use: I'm assuming he is under a dr's care given the diagnosis. 4 months is protracted, if he is following his doc's care plan and not improving , a second option is indicated.

Question 4

i have a moderate sized knee joint effusion with a root tear of the medial meniscus with mild extrusion...what is the best form of treatment?

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A lot depends: on severity of your symptoms and progress since the injury.  Definitive surgical treatment is menisectomy.  You should discuss with orthopedic surgery specialist.

Question 5

what is small to moderate joint effusion of the tibiotalar joint?

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ankle joint swelling: Swelling, perhaps related to inflammation in one of the ankle joints.

Question 6

is a medium size joint effusion a lot of fluid in the knee?

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Maybe.: Don't really know what you mean by medium or a lot.  An effusion is just fluid in the joint. The size of the effusion is not as important as the cause of the effusion or whether or not the effusion causes you any pain or limitation.

Question 7

mri notes medial meniscus root tear, & moderate to large joint effusion?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic: Please see an orthopedic surgeon, as you may require arthroscopic repair.
Good luck.

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?

Accepted Answer

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

knee cartilage deterioration, moderate narrowing, small joint effusion, periarticular spur fluid; mri clear yet terrible pain. what can be done now?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: sounds like there is some arthritic changes--and I suspect MRI has ruled out meniscal tear.
If not responding to high dose nsaids  ie aleve (naproxen) or Ibuprofen and rest--to orthopedics and may need a procedure

Question 10

mri states grade 2 degenerative changes of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus with moderate amount of joint effusion. whats the best treatment?

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Treatment: is not based on MRI findings alone. Treatment depends on integrating your history, physical, and MRI findings together so as to tell the complete story. This integration is commonly done by a physical medicine doctor or orthopedist.

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I have elbow tendonitus, doctor refers to it as small to moderate sized joint effusion.what is it and how to rid of it?

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Mri:low grade sprain acl,moderate size joint effusion,4cm bakers cyst,mild grade1 chondrosis lateral patellar facet. what does this mean for me?

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My fiance has been diagnosed with moderate-sized suprapatellar joint effusion for over 4 months now and it won't go away, what could be the cause?

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I have a moderate sized knee joint effusion with a root tear of the medial meniscus with mild extrusion...what is the best form of treatment?

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What is small to moderate joint effusion of the tibiotalar joint?

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Is a medium size joint effusion a lot of fluid in the knee?

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Mri notes medial meniscus root tear, & moderate to large joint effusion?

A member asked:

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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Knee cartilage deterioration, moderate narrowing, small joint effusion, periarticular spur fluid; mri clear yet terrible pain. what can be done now?

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Mri states grade 2 degenerative changes of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus with moderate amount of joint effusion. whats the best treatment?

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