Lipohemarthrosis means fat and blood have entered a joint space, usually after a fracture that extends into the joint.
People usually have pain, swelling, and reduced movement in the injured joint after trauma, often with difficulty bearing weight or using the limb.
Imaging helps show the fluid levels inside the joint and helps doctors find the fracture that allowed fat and blood to enter the joint space.
X-rays, CT, or MRI can show the fluid levels and help identify the associated fracture.
Treatment is guided by the underlying fracture and may involve immobilization, orthopedic care, or surgery.
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