Cause of ovarian endometrioma Ovarian endometrioma, a subtype of endo-metriosis, affects 17â44% of women with endo-metriosis [4,5]. Ovarian endometriomas, also known as âchocolate cystsâ, contain thick, old blood that appears as a brown fluid. The patho-genesis of ovarian endometriomas is a contro-
Knee braces for osteoarthritis. Overview. A knee brace for osteoarthritis may help reduce pain by shifting your weight off the most damaged portion of your knee. This may improve your ability to get around and help increase the distance you can walk comfortably.
Home Care for Knee Pain continued... COMPRESS the knee with a knee brace or wrap. 1  Compression helps accomplish two goals: 2  First, compression is another way to reduce swelling. 3  Second, in some knee injuries, compression can be used to keep the patella aligned and to keep joint mechanics intact.