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Knee Effusions

Showed a NP today the compression sleeves I've been using on my knees for years to control knee effusions when my knee is at a right angle. She ordered a follow-up set of X-Rays from the previous set 5 years ago.

Compression sleeves may be a good way to treat the swelling. In my case only when my knees are at right angles. Just ordered some more.


X-Ray results:

Exam(s):
XR KNEE 3 VIEWS, BILATERAL
Exam Status:
Final
 
The imaging provider, Thomas M Link, MD, reviewed your images and created this report to communicate with your care team. Your care team may not have yet reviewed this report but will discuss these results with you at your next visit, through telephone, or MyChart messaging.  If you do not have a visit scheduled and wish to schedule one, please reach out to your practice through MyChart or by calling the practice directly.
 
XR KNEE 3 VIEWS, BILATERAL 2/8/2023 4:40 PM
 
CLINICAL HISTORY provided by referring provider: Repeat bilat xrays needed for continued intermittent stiffness, pain, and swelling to bilat knees. Last Xray 12/22/2017.
 
Comparison: Left knee radiograph from December 22, 2017.
 
IMPRESSION:
 
No acute fractures.
 
Femorotibial joint:
* Right: No joint space narrowing. Minimal osteophytic lipping. KL score 1.
* Left: No joint space narrowing. Minimal osteophytic lipping. KL score 1.
 
Femoropatellar joint: Small osteophytes. No definite joint space narrowing.
 
Compared to the prior exam: Left knee is mildly progressed from prior.
 
No osteopenia.
 
Likely small bilateral suprapatellar joint effusions. No soft tissue abnormalities.

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