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Knee Swelling
Knee Swelling
SWELLING
OUTLINE
• Introduction
• Classification
• Anatomy
• Aetiology
• Pathology
• Management
INTRODUCTION
• Knee joint is a mobile, weight bearing joint, the function of which depends on the
structures around it
• Gross swelling around the knee will impair the joint movement
CLASSIFICATION
• Treatment: Rest, antibiotics – empirical- ceftriazone, cloxacillin, - specific treatment, arthrotomy then
surgical debridement and closure with drain insertion
TUBERCULOUS ARTHRITIS