Synovitis
Synovitis is the inflammation of the lining of the joint. Diseases such as arthritis, gout, overuse injuries or direct trauma can cause synovitis. Symptoms of synovitis include redness, swelling, warmth and pain at the joint with motion.
Evaluation of the joint can help with diagnosis of synovitis, and rule out other cases of pain such as fractures, or infections. To rule out an infection, the fluid in the joint may be extracted, and analyzed. To rule out fractures, X-ray imaging may be ordered.
Treatment for synovitis includes ice, rest, immobilization, and anti-inflammatory medication. The anti-inflammatory medication can be oral or topical. If the symptom is severe, steroid injection in the joint to calm down the inflammation may be considered.
Synovitis is the inflammation of the lining of the joint. Diseases such as arthritis, gout, overuse injuries or direct trauma can cause synovitis. Symptoms of synovitis include redness, swelling, warmth and pain at the joint with motion.
Evaluation of the joint can help with diagnosis of synovitis, and rule out other cases of pain such as fractures, or infections. To rule out an infection, the fluid in the joint may be extracted, and analyzed. To rule out fractures, X-ray imaging may be ordered.
Treatment for synovitis includes ice, rest, immobilization, and anti-inflammatory medication. The anti-inflammatory medication can be oral or topical. If the symptom is severe, steroid injection in the joint to calm down the inflammation may be considered.