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Joint Effusion

Joint effusion is a collection of extra fluids flooding the tissues around the joint. It can cause swelling in the area. Treatment includes drainage of fluid by the doctor.

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Do all injuries require a bone density test?

Query: Hello doctor, A very minimal joint effusion and subcutaneous edema are seen in the anteromedial aspect near the tibia condyle. STIR sequence suggests severe dense marrow contusion injury associated with subchondral hairline fractures limited to the medial tibial condyle. I have been on full-leg pla...  Read Full »


Dr. Suman Saurabh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your injury and hope to help you. As per your MRI report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), you have a fracture of the proximal tibia, which is undisplaced. Continue the above-knee cast for two more weeks, and then it wil...  Read Full »

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