Question 1

xray results of my knee says under findings:noted are blastic osseous lesions.no joint effusion. 
under impression: no evidence of acute process
worry?

Accepted Answer

Blastic: osseous lesions would be worrisome for metastatic disease to the bone.  Since the Impression doesn't mention anything to this effect, I would suspect that there is a typo in the report. Follow up with your doc to make sure.

Question 2

i am scheduled to have a tkr (total knee replacement).is there anybody who has experience with the uni-spacer ?

Accepted Answer

Only removing them: The unispacer has been found to be not very reliable with regards to pain relief or durability. I have revised several to knee replacements, and would advise that you go forward with your scheduled tkr.

Question 3

visible swelling, lateral side of knee along joint line upon extension. swelling moves to front of the knee when flexed. what injury is this?

Accepted Answer

Meniscal tear: Sounds like swelling arises from within the knee joint, indicating something is wrong inside the knee.  Alternatively, if you are a runner or cyclist, iliotibial band bursitis could cause similar symptoms.  Apply ice for 20 minutes at a time, rest this weekend, and see a sports medicine or orthopedic doctor next week.

Question 4

knee show joint spaces show moderate degenerative space narrowing, more pronounced within the medial compartment with very mild marginal osteophytes?

Accepted Answer

U got arthritis: Arthritis is a generic term for inflammation in the joint--rheumatoid arthritis=autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own joints. Septic arthritis = infection. Denegerative arthritis=wear & tear etc...Your xray probably looks like the one here. If you have much pain, follow-up with doc for meds, pt, and/or injections etc...Appropriate regular exercises can help. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 5

what does open joint space mean in your knee?

Accepted Answer

Space between...: It is the joint space between the thigh bone, leg bone and the knee cap which are held together by ligaments and tendons. It is lubricated with joint fluid.

Question 6

thin free fluid noted at joint space - this was in my mri report of knee. what would you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Nothing unless you are symptomatic.  This is likely normal.  Any other intraarticular injury causing increased fluid would have been noted on MRI.

Question 7

can you have scar tissue in the anterior of your knee? is it safe to remove scar tissue in the joint i was diagnosed with arthrofibrosis?  please expl

Accepted Answer

If ortho okays: Any surgery will produce scar tissue. The key to determine is if the location of the current scar tissue is causing functional impairment. If so surgical removal could help with the use of a prescribed physical therapy and rehabilitation program.

Question 8

mri of my knee was done last week, they found anterior horn lateral meniscus has degenerative changes with apparent tear within the medial portion of the anterior horn. small joint effusion present.  ?

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Meniscal tear: A degenerative meniscal tear simply refers to a tear in part of the cartilage within the knee joint, caused by wear and tear.  Joint effusion refers to fluid in the joint, a reaction to the tear.  Meniscal tears can typically be treated conservatively, with nsaids, pt, time, and knee injections, if needed.  Surgery is rarely necessary.

Question 9

xray: r.knee: small joint effusion. mild medial n patellofemoral compartment degenerative changes with mild subchondral sclerosis. left knee: same thing like above and mild joint space narrowing. can you please explain these findings thank you?

Accepted Answer

Some help: There is normally cartilage between the bones in the knee. If it is gone (mild joint space narrowing) in whole or part, the bones grind on each other and there is inflammation making fluid come into the joint (small joint effusion), and the bones show scar (mild subchondral sclerosis).

It's not good.

Question 10

knee pain and swelling, xray report shows small to moderate joint effusion, mild space narrowing suggests cartilage wear with no advance oa detected. female 37 years, 65 kg weight. took voltaren rapid 25 for 10 days, pain and swelling not going. what can

Accepted Answer

See Rheumatology: You need a  correct  diagnosis and possible  synovial fluid removal and evaluation. The joint space  narowing  needs  explanation. You are young for osteoarthritis but the best  opinion you can get  is from a rheumatology consultation.

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Xray results of my knee says under findings:noted are blastic osseous lesions.no joint effusion. under impression: no evidence of acute process worry?

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I am scheduled to have a tkr (total knee replacement).is there anybody who has experience with the uni-spacer ?

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Visible swelling, lateral side of knee along joint line upon extension. swelling moves to front of the knee when flexed. what injury is this?

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Knee show joint spaces show moderate degenerative space narrowing, more pronounced within the medial compartment with very mild marginal osteophytes?

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What does open joint space mean in your knee?

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Thin free fluid noted at joint space - this was in my mri report of knee. what would you suggest?

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Can you have scar tissue in the anterior of your knee? is it safe to remove scar tissue in the joint i was diagnosed with arthrofibrosis? please expl

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Mri of my knee was done last week, they found anterior horn lateral meniscus has degenerative changes with apparent tear within the medial portion of the anterior horn. small joint effusion present. ?

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Xray: r.knee: small joint effusion. mild medial n patellofemoral compartment degenerative changes with mild subchondral sclerosis. left knee: same thing like above and mild joint space narrowing. can you please explain these findings thank you?

A member asked:

Knee pain and swelling, xray report shows small to moderate joint effusion, mild space narrowing suggests cartilage wear with no advance oa detected. female 37 years, 65 kg weight. took voltaren rapid 25 for 10 days, pain and swelling not going. what can

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