it depends if there is pain. there is usually an unlying reason: quad tightness, tracking
problems secondary to mechanics of q angle/hamstring/quads. can be diagnosed and treated by physical therapist. usually a quick fix if patient is young. steph, MSPT
loss of albumin
The Patella.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edema
the patella is the scientific name for the kneecap
patella We call this our "knee bone".
The patella.
Yes, it is if it is elevated. Using drugs that inhibit the sodium-potassium ATPase pump and altering potassium levels can cause retinal edema and eventual loss of vision.
decreased production of plasma protein and inceased loss of plasma proteins
There are 6 types of edema. Generalized edema, skin edema, peripheral edema, corneal edema, cerebral edema, pulmonary edema, myxedema and lymphedema.
KneeCap is your patella
Patella. Why was this question asked so many times?
A patella is a kneecap.The patella, in medical terminology, is basically the knee cap.