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.
Complications of a swollen knee can include: Muscle loss. Fluid in the knee can harm the working of your muscles and cause thigh muscles to weaken and atrophy. Fluid-filled sac (Baker's cyst). The buildup of fluid in your knee can lead to the formation of a Baker's cyst in the back of your knee. A swollen Baker's cyst can be painful, but usually improves with icing and compression. If the swelling is severe, you might need to have fluid removed (cyst aspiration). Prevention