Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a condition that causes benign growths in the synovial membrane surrounding joints, leading to inflammation, swelling, and pain. Diagnosis involves analyzing joint fluid and imaging studies. Treatment involves surgery or radiation therapy, but recurrence is common. It most commonly occurs in men aged 20-45 and can be difficult to diagnose due […]
Knee synovitis is inflammation of the knee joint lining, causing pain and stiffness. It is caused by trauma or arthritis and can be treated with rest, ice, compression, elevation, steroid injections, or knee replacement surgery. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent permanent damage. Knee synovitis is inflammation of the lining of the knee […]
Synovitis is painful inflammation of the synovial membranes lining joints, often caused by rheumatoid or juvenile arthritis. Treatment involves anti-inflammatory drugs and synovial fluid analysis. Toxic synovitis is a temporary, discriminatory form of synovial inflammation that affects prepubertal boys and can be detected with imaging and blood tests. Treatment involves NSAIDs and limiting activities. Painful […]
Flexor tenosynovitis is inflammation of the synovial sheath and tendons in the fingers, usually caused by infection or inflammatory conditions. Diagnosis depends on Kanavel’s four signs. Infectious cases are often caused by trauma, while noninfectious cases can be caused by various conditions. Treatment involves medical therapy and, in severe cases, surgery. Flexor tenosynovitis (FT), also […]
