What is intra-articular (joint) Durolane injection? Durolane is a purified form of Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance...

What is an MRI scan? An MRI examination is a special machine (big magnet) that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce...

What is an ultrasound? Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves produced by a special machine. They can provide very useful images of the...

What is a knee x-ray? A knee x-ray (or knee radiograph) is the black and white image produced by sending an x-ray beam through the area...

What are the different types of scans used to assess for knee pain? The main types of scans used to assess knee pain are x-rays...

What are the stages of knee joint arthritis? Knee joint osteoarthritis is the most common disease affecting the musculoskeletal system,...

When there is excess fluid within the knee, this is referred to as joint effusion. It can result in knee swelling, pain and restriction...

There are a few causes for a lump around the knee joint. Assessment by a specialist doctor followed by the appropriate imaging is...

What is a steroid/cortisone injection? Corticosteroid (cortisone) is a well-established anti-inflammatory medicine routinely used to...