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A member asked:
What is the difference between water on the knee and knee swelling?
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Different locations: Fluid can be within the knee joint which is called a knee effusion. This is usually comes from an injury. Knee swelling refers to the soft tissues around the knee and represents a more chronic condition.
Answered 5/11/2016
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Same: Water on the knee might imply swelling within the joint. Knee swelling might be inside or outside of the joint.
Answered 3/2/2017
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