Knee Effusion or swelling of the knee (colloquially known as water in the knee) occurs when excess fluid accumulates in or around the knee joint. It has many causes including:
- Arthritis
- Injury to the ligaments or meniscus
- Accident
- Trauma
- Overusing the knee
- An underlying disease or condition
Signs and symptoms of water on the knee depend on the cause of an excess of synovial fluid build-up in the knee. These may include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Bruising
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