General

A swollen knee, sometimes called “water on the knee,” can be treated first at home, but later with medical intervention such as joint aspiration if necessary.

Inflammatory arthritis is caused by damage to the synovial lining of the joint. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis.

Knee joint pain and discomfort from arthritis can be experienced in different ways: a dull ache, a sharp, stabbing pain, stiffness, warmth, and swelling.

There are various common conditions that can cause knee swelling, referred to by doctors as “knee effusion.” Others may call it “water on the knee.”

Nonsurgical treatment for trigger finger is aimed at reducing tendon sheath inflammation. Common treatments include ice therapy, NSAIDs, and splint immobilization.

Soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments can cause pain during joint movement. These are not arthritis, but can lead to osteoarthritis in the joint.

There are several conditions outside of trauma that often result in knee pain, swelling, and redness, which can be identified by their characteristic symptoms.

Eating a healthy diet and exercising can help to improve the gut microbiome and reduce the risk of developing arthritis—especially in children.

Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, occurs when the fingers' tendon sheaths become inflamed, often in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Percutaneous release and open surgery are two procedures that release the constricted tendon sheath that causes trigger finger.