Collagen is a natural protein component of the skin that acts like a scaffold and the main building block for cells, tissues and organs. About a third of the protein content in your body is made up of collagen, which is found in the bones, muscles, and tissues of the organs.
No: The joint should not have any appreciable fluid in it normally. Fluid can be there from many reasons. Arthritis can cause fluid. Also surgery can cause some bleeding in the knee which can cause the fluid to build up. The fluid makes the joint stiff and makes it hard to get a good quad function. ...Read more.
Swollen knee is the accumulation of fluid in and around the knee joint after an injury or in some cases due to an ongoing knee problem. Swollen knee can be caused by: 1  An Accumulation of the Synovial Fluid: This is also called water on the knee or a knee joint effusion. 2  The accumulation of the synovial fluid can come gradually and then go. 3  Arthritis is susceptible of this kind of symptom. 4  Bleeding in The Joints: This is also called hemarthrosis.