TRIPP Module – Interrater Reliability of a Clinical Scale to Assess Knee Joint Effusion

Knee joint effusion may indicate joint inflammation or irritation. Therefore, objective monitoring of effusion is important to decision making regarding patient prognosis and program progression.  Measurement of knee joint effusion is a component of a thorough physical examination of the knee. The amount of effusion and the
speed of onset postinjury is helpful in establishing a diagnosis. When an effusion is present, the function of the quadriceps can be impaired and altered knee motion can occur. Knee joint effusion may mirror the health
or irritability of the joint; therefore, monitoring effusion is useful to determine appropriate progression
of therapeutic exercises and activities and to monitor progress.

This Module consists of a Clinical article, video content on joint evaluation and a questionnaire.