A joint effusion happens when fluid builds up in a joint. The joint may hurt or feel stiff. In some kids, the joint also may look red or swollen.
Follow these care instructions to help your child's joint effusion heal.
What causes a joint effusion? In kids and teens, a joint effusion usually happens from:
What happens if the joint effusion doesn't get better? If the joint effusion doesn't get better, more testing may be needed, such as blood tests, or removing and testing the joint fluid; or imaging studies, such as an X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI.