Question

A 71-year-old male with a suspected diagnosis of osteoarthritis is being scheduled for a knee aspiration. The client is surprised to learn that his knee joint contains fluid and asks the physician ordering the procedure what the main role of the fluid is. Which statement best underlies the explanation that the physician will provide?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Fluid present in the knee joint is Synovial fluid.

Explanation:

• Synovial fluid is the viscous liquid that helps in lubrication of joints and maintains their smooth movement.
• Other than knee joint this fluid is present in all of the joints including shoulders, hips, hands, and feet.
• Various joint conditions like arthritis, gout, infections and bleeding disorders depends upon the quantity and the quality of the fluid
• In old age this fluid decreases with increase in age that is the reason why the elderly people suffer from joint pain.
• For analysis a sample of this fluid taken and examined, this process is known as arthrocentesis.

Result: Synovial fluid is present in knee as well as every joint of our body for smooth movement.