Knee joint effusion

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

A sizable knee joint effusion is present. Note the absence of a fluid-fluid level, which would indicate a lipohemarthrosis, and suggest a cortical breach/fracture.

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