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Joint aspiration for knee effusion
I got knee pain since 2y,took all kind treatment nothing worked,so only joint aspiration or knee injection treatment are left
so mri says
minimal effusion in the suprapatellar of the joint in left knee
so I wanted to take knee aspiration
how much time it takes and how much rest needed
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Aspiration for minimal fluid is not necessary. Need history to understand the cause of your symptoms. Visit nearest orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation.
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It's not must to go for aspiration. It can be managed by medicines, knee exercise and posture care
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Hi
Usually there is some amount of fluid is present in the joint….
U have not shared the MRI
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Kindly share the MRI reports and if possible the films
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Aspiration could hardly take few minutes depending upon the fluid collection
Use of knee cap is advisable post aspiration
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It takes very less time.
Although it depends upon how much fluid is there.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Share mri report.. hoe much collection is there.. any ligament or tendon injury?
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