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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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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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Normal: If that is simply all that is stated it most likely is completely normal
Answered 11/28/2017
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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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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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