Signs, types and treatment of synovitis of the wrist, ankle, elbow and other joints

Causes, symptoms, treatment of acute synovitis of the knee joint

Synovitis is a pathological process characterized by accumulation of effusion (fluid) in the joint cavity. The disease can affect both large and small joints. Symptoms of synovitis of the ankle joint are identical to manifestations of pathology in other joints.

Causes of synovitis

The reasons can be different:

• injuries, bruises, joint injuries;
• allergic reactions to an external or internal stimulus;
• penetration of infection into the synovial membrane;
• excess body weight;
• joint instability.

The cases when the cause of the disease are other pathologies are considered separately. Provocative factors can be gonorrhea and syphilis, bursitis, gout, hemophilia. If the disease is congenital, it can cause synovitis of the hip joint in children.

Types of synovitis

An acute and chronic form of the disease is distinguished. As a rule, after the first manifestation of the pathology in the future, the patient has relapses and the disease turns into a chronic form. Synovitis can affect any joint, there is such a classification:

1. Moderate synovitis of the elbow joint. The disease can be severe, but is extremely rare. The disease is classified as an occupational disease of locksmiths and athletes. It is notable that patients experience severe discomfort up to intense pain not only during movement, but also in conditions of complete rest.
2. Synovitis of the shoulder joint. The reason for its development is most often carrying heavy things and injuries to the shoulder or forearm. Among the characteristic symptoms, pain can be singled out, the usual swelling appears only in the acute form of the disease. Chronic synovitis of the shoulder joint is never manifested by swelling, and relapse can be determined only by the occurrence of discomfort.
3. Synovitis of the knee joint. One of the signs of this disease is the instability of the joint. It's easy to check - straighten your leg at the knee in a sitting position and press on the kneecap, which, after moving inward, will fall into place after a while. Treatment of acute synovitis of the knee joint is carried out exclusively in hospital conditions. This approach will help to quickly restore the functionality of the joint and avoid frequent exacerbations.

Villonodular and suprapatellar synovitis are distinguished separately. These are rare types of diseases that do not have characteristic symptoms and can only be diagnosed by specialists.

Diagnosis of any type of synovitis is carried out using a comprehensive examination. MRI is considered the most informative method, which will immediately reveal the inflammatory process and indicate the place of its formation.

How to treat chronic and acute synovitis

First of all, the affected joint must be completely immobilized. That is, the course of therapy will take place in bed in a hospital setting. General therapy involves a comprehensive approach:

• joint puncture for therapeutic purposes;
• prescribing specific medicines;
• physiotherapy.

Surgical intervention is advisable only if there are signs of reactive synovitis - too rapid development of the pathology, which can turn the patient into an invalid.

If the disease was diagnosed at an early stage of its development, the treatment will be minimal and successful in almost every case. For example, with severe synovitis of the meniscus, fluid is pumped out of the joint cavity, a tight bandage is applied, and antibacterial and painkillers are prescribed.

In connection with the spread of computers, more and more patients complain of pain in the wrist area. Most often, in such cases, a diagnosis of "chronic synovitis" is made. How to treat chronic carpal joint synovitis, the doctor will decide on an individual basis. Limiting the mobility of the upper limb, a course of painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs will help relieve exacerbation and achieve remission.

With this disease, you will have to monitor your own health all your life. In particular, doctors recommend:

• take a course of massage and physical therapy at least once a year;
• review the diet in favor of reducing calories;
• lead an active lifestyle;
• avoid excessive physical exertion.

Complete information about what villomodular synovitis is and how to avoid frequent exacerbations of the disease can be obtained from specialists. You can make an appointment on the pages of our site Dobrobut.com.

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