Knee effusion after total knee replacement.
The various causes of effusions in artificial knees can be divided into four groups: implant related, technique related, interface problems, and infection. Diagnosis can be made from the patient's history and a clinical examination. Treatment is usually surgical revision.
Cameron
H U
HU
Department of Surgery, University of Toronto.
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012086:Reoperation; D012307:Risk Factors; D013396:Suction