Synovitis

Synovitis - inflammation of the synovial membrane of the joint with the formation of effusion in it. The knee joint is most often affected. Often occurs after a joint injury, as well as with arthritis, allergies, hemophilia. If an infection occurs, a purulent synovitis develops.

Symptoms, course. Distinguish between acute and chronic synovitis. In acute synovitis, pain, increased local temperature, effusion in the joint are observed. Chronic synovitis is characterized by unsharp pain, periodic accumulation of effusion in the joint; With prolonged existence develops deforming arthrosis.

The diagnosis is made on the basis of the clinic, however, it is often difficult to identify the cause of synovitis. Radiographic examination excludes bone damage. The diagnosis is clarified by examining the fluid obtained from joint puncture (cell type, amount of protein, microflora).

Treatment. In addition to the therapy of the underlying disease, puncture of the joint is applied, a pressure bandage is applied, immobilization of the limb with a gypsum breakthrough, physiotherapy is prescribed. When acute synovitis treatment is carried out in a hospital.