How to treat suprapatellar effusion of the knee?

It is a good thing for people to exercise regularly, but if they exercise too much, it may be counterproductive. Therefore, the amount of exercise should be suitable for you. For example, we should not do a lot of exercise such as running and hiking. If we walk too much, it will have adverse effects on our knee joints and may even cause fluid accumulation in the suprapatellar bursa of the knee. So how to treat suprapatellar bursa effusion of the knee and what are the symptoms?

1. Overview of suprapatellar bursa effusion of the knee

It is a type of knee synovitis. The synovium of the knee joint is the largest and most complex joint in the human body, and it also forms the largest synovial cavity. Because the knee joint bears heavy loads and moves frequently, it is most susceptible to injury. The synovium is mainly distributed around the joints. It communicates with the joint cavity and secretes lubricating fluid to lubricate the joints. When the synovium is stimulated or directly stimulated by various causes (such as bone hyperplasia, arthritis, joint tuberculosis, rheumatism, traumatic injury, bone injury, intra-articular injury, surrounding soft tissue injury, surgery, etc.), an inflammatory response is produced, and the synovium responds to the inflammatory stimulus by secreting exudate. Pain occurs. Strictly speaking, as long as there is exudation and effusion in the joint, it proves the presence of synovial inflammation. Its main manifestations are joint congestion and swelling, pain, increased exudation, joint effusion, difficulty in squatting, and limited function.

2. Symptoms

Synovitis is a sterile inflammation caused by poor microcirculation. The main symptom is the formation of fluid effusion. The synovium is a layer of membranous tissue surrounding the joint. It is not only a layer of tissue that protects the joint, but also produces synovial fluid to provide "lubricating fluid" for joint movement. The production and absorption of synovial fluid is a "dynamic balance". When there is an obstacle to the reabsorption of synovial fluid, the dynamic balance of the production and absorption of synovial fluid is broken, the production of synovial fluid is greater than the reabsorption, and "joint effusion" will occur.

3. Treatment methods

The treatment of synovitis mainly focuses on regulating the microcirculation system. As long as the microcirculation is unblocked, the accumulated water will circulate away and the inflammation will also be relieved. It is recommended to apply Chinese medicine plaster (synovitis ointment) externally, and recovery will be achieved in 1-2 courses of treatment. Principle: External application of plaster stimulates nerve endings, which, through reflex, dilates blood vessels, promotes local blood circulation, improves nutrition of surrounding tissues, promotes the smooth flow of blocked microcirculation, eliminates obstacles to the reabsorption of synovial fluid, and returns to the dynamic balance of production and absorption, resulting in complete recovery. It is recommended to rest in bed, and at the same time cooperate with physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, external application of plasters, and oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic, blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing, and swelling-reducing and diuretic drugs.