When the fluid leaks into an area that it does not belong, disease or injury may be considered, as a leak would provide evidence of a tear, opening, or blockage. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general x-rays. Casts immobilize the joint above and the joint below the area that is to be kept straight and without motion.
Dislocations can also affect a joint, the point where two or more bones come together.
Dupuytren's Contracture - A hereditary thickening of the tough tissue, called fascia, that lies just below the skin of the palm. It can usually be controlled with medication and changes in diet. It occurs in conditions of extreme heat and excessive sweating without adequate fluid and salt replacement. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body is unable to cool itself properly. If left untreated, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke.