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What does it mean when the results of a knee mri states there is physiologic joint fluid?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Extra fluid: joints have some fluid, your MRI is indicating you have an extra amount of joint fluid in your knee. Talk to your doctor about management. Be well.

Answered 7/28/2018

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Normal: If that is simply all that is stated it most likely is completely normal

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Normal : In other words, there is a normal amount of fluid in a normal knee; and that is seen on your MRI, meaning there is not an increase in the fluid seen in your knee beyond normal- which would be considered a knee effussion.

Answered 3/2/2016

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Dr. Peter Nefcy answered

Specializes in Radiology

Not to worry: There is a small amount of fluid in the joint normally, and some Doctors describe this as "physiologic". This means no significant or abnormal fluid in the knee.

Answered 1/3/2018

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