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.
Water on the knee (or fluid on the knee) is a generic term for swelling in or around the knee joint caused by an excessive accumulation of fluid. The lining of the knee joint capsule, which encloses the knee joint, produces fluid that helps lubricate the moving parts of the knee joint and nourishes the cartilage. Certain diseases and injuries cause excessive joint fluid to be produced.