A 38-year-old member asked:
Help please! is getting fluid in your knee drained painful?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Christopher Fergusonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 20 years experience
Not too bad: Typically a local anesthetic is used. Most people tolerate it quite well.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Minimal: Anesthesia may be use... You should experience only minimal discomfort.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 14, 2021
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