What are the conditions of the knee?

The predominant condition developed in the knee is a swollen knee. A swollen knee is a result of excessive fluid accumulation. The condition also has another name called ‘water on the knee.’ The doctor may refer to it as effusion. 

What are Causes of Knee Condition ?

The swollen knee could be a result of an injury, disease or there could be some other underlying condition responsible for it. 

Injuries that lead to fluid buildup around the knee are as listed below:

• Ligament tear, especially a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

• Meniscus (cartilage) tear

• Broken bones 

• Overuse related irritation of the knee

What are the Diseases and conditions of Knee condition?

• Infection

• Gout

• Pseudogout

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Osteoarthritis

• Cysts 

• Bursitis

• Tumours

Other factors, which make an individual more susceptible to developing a swollen knee, are age, obesity and heavy involvement in sporting activities. 

What are the Symptoms associated with Knee condition?

Indicators of the swollen knee include the following traits:

• Swelling: The skin covering the knee noticeably bulges. It can be ascertained by comparing with the normal knee of the other leg.

• Pain: There may be pain associated with the bulge, such that it is difficult for the patient to bear weight on that leg.

• Stiffness: The fluid buildup in the knee prevents the leg from completely extending or bending to its normal capacity.