glossary

haemarthrosis

Definition haemarthrosis

haemarthrosisol

haemarthrosis n. joint pain and swelling caused by bleeding into a joint. This may follow injury or may occur spontaneously as a disease of the blood, such as *haemophilia. Treatment is by immobilization, cold compresses, and correction of the blood disorder (if present). Removal of blood from the joint may remove the pain.