RWJ Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 My 85lb. Shiloh Shepherd ran into my knee full throttle today and I went to Lively Healthcare Center to have it x-rayed as it swelled up pretty bad. The x-rays show that I have a knee effusion and a 9 millimeter density which will require a follow up CT scan on my knee. I will be on Diclofenac Sodium which is an anti-inflammatory for swelling. Anyone who can share what the 9 millimeter density means and what the doctors will be looking for in a CT scan it would be appreciated. Thanks, RWJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'm going to go out on a limb, and say that on the CAT scan, the Dr will be looking for any abnormalities in your knee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawBBQSauce Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 In all likelihood, there's gonna be some fluid build-up in that thang and it's gonna require some serious drainage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 In all likelihood, there's gonna be some fluid build-up in that thang and it's gonna require some serious drainage. I think they'll try other methods first. When I was in HS and had a similar issue the cure was...ice for 20 minutes then heat...repeat. Did that for a few weeks, then was back on the soccer field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks for all the info fellas. The 9 mm density deal is what concerns me most. I am thinking density might mean object. I don't know but I'm bummed as I started my own lawn care business operated by myself and this happens. Jeezz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 the density refers to the amount of fluid from what I recall. Draining it is a relief if they choose to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveakl Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I've always understood the best treatment is taking shark cartalidge, leaches to increase the blood flow, bee stings at the site to reduce swelling, and holding spiders to relax the nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I take shark cartilage daily and host of other stuff. W/o GSX formula I no function anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMP Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thanks for all the info fellas. The 9 mm density deal is what concerns me most. I am thinking density might mean object. I don't know but I'm bummed as I started my own lawn care business operated by myself and this happens. Jeezz! Different tissues have different densities. Damaged tissues (e.g. ligaments) have different densities than others. Fluid has a different density than air and other biological tissues. CT scans can be used to determine the density of what is being "imaged". They are going to looking for areas where the density is different than expected. The change in density can tell them what the issue is. They can see fluid. They can see tears and rips in things like ligaments. I believe 9 mm is related to the resolution of the scan (and I don't think it is highly resolved scan given the most current technology). How much of a difference does there have to be in the density before it will show up as a difference? I'm kind of sure, you won't see strains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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