What is synovitis? Causes and treatments

Synovitis is a common injury in the general population, especially among athletes and people with metabolic diseases. Although it is not usually considered a serious condition, inadequate treatment can lead to a chronic condition that negatively impacts quality of life. In this article, we will discuss its causes, symptoms, and treatments, allowing you to recognize it early and treat synovitis appropriately to avoid long-term complications.

causes of synovitis

What is synovitis?

Synovitis is a pathology caused by inflammation of the synovial membrane., a thin layer of tissue that covers joints such as the knee, shoulder, hip, or elbow. This membrane produces synovial fluid, a viscous, clear substance whose function is to lubricate the joint and reduce friction between cartilage and tissues.

When inflamed, the membrane can thicken and develop increased vascularity, which in some cases can cause bleeding within the joint. This condition is more common than is often thought and can be related to various joint diseases.

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Causes of synovitis

The causes of synovitis can be very diverse, ranging from mechanical factors to infections or chronic diseases. The most common causes include:

  • Trauma and joint overload: Blows, sprains, poor posture or repetitive movements can cause traumatic synovitis, especially in joints subjected to constant stress.
  • Infections: The entry of bacteria through open wounds or surgical interventions can lead to infectious synovitis, an acute form that requires immediate medical attention.
  • Autoimmune inflammatory disorders: Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or psoriasis can cause inflammatory synovitis by generating an immune response that attacks the synovial membrane.
  • Metabolic diseasesHigh uric acid levels can form crystals in the joints, as occurs in gout, causing synovial inflammation. Other conditions such as chronic kidney failure or hypertension can also play a role.
  • Joint degeneration: Osteoarthritis, by deteriorating the cartilage, can lead to chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane.

In many cases, synovitis is the result of a combination of factors. A proper diagnosis allows us to identify the source of the problem and apply the most effective treatment.

Symptoms to diagnose synovitis

Symptoms of synovitis

Symptoms of synovitis may vary depending on the characteristics of each patient, but the most common include:

  • Inflammation in the joint due to the accumulation of synovial fluid.
  • Increased temperature in the affected area.
  • Severe pain, which can cause stiffness and limit movement, affecting the performance of daily activities.

If these symptoms occur, it is important for patients to see a trauma specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Most common types of synovitis

Synovitis can be classified according to its cause and duration. First, a distinction is made between acute synovitis, which appears suddenly and is usually caused by trauma, and chronic synovitis, which lasts more than three months and causes pain even at rest.

As for causes, the most common types include:

  • Congenital synovitis: It occurs when an abnormal fold in the synovial tissue, especially in the knee, causes inflammation.
  • Traumatic synovitis: result of falls, blows or trauma that damage the synovial membrane.
  • Rheumatoid synovitis: associated with degenerative and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Infectious synovitis: caused by bacteria or fungi that infect the joint, requiring urgent treatment.

Most common joints with synovitis

Some joints are more prone to developing this inflammation due to frequent use, exposure to trauma, or vulnerability to autoimmune or infectious diseases. The most commonly affected joints and the specific characteristics of synovitis in each are described below.

hip synovitis

It is the most common hip pain pathology among children between 3 and 10 years old. Some of its symptoms are suffering from pain in the groin, knee or thigh, making it difficult to perform simple physical activities such as walking. The origin of hip synovitis is usually due to a viral infection or trauma.

Knee synovitis

It is one of the joints most affected by synovitis. It is caused by inflammation of the synovial membrane of the knee, thus producing a joint effusion. Among its symptoms, pain and inflammation, lack of mobility and stiffness in the area itself may occur. Its treatment can be carried out through a arthroscopy on knees, with which the recovery time will be very short compared to conventional surgery.

Ankle synovitis

It is an inflammation produced in the ankle joint. On certain occasions, the presence of synovitis in the ankle can trigger a sprain.

Hand synovitis

Synovitis in the hand joints can affect both the wrists and phalanges, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness that make it difficult to perform fine, precise movements. It is common in chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, but can also develop after trauma or repetitive overload. Treatment aims to reduce inflammation and preserve joint function to prevent deformities and loss of mobility.

Risk factors for synovitis

There are several factors that can increase the likelihood of developing synovitis. The most common include:

  • Rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis, which predispose to chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane.
  • Repetitive movements in joints such as the wrist, elbow, hand or shoulder, whether for work or sports reasons.
  • Professional or sports activities that involve continuous joint effort, such as work on assembly lines, prolonged use of a computer, or practicing throwing, running, or jumping sports.

Diagnosis of synovitis

Usually, the diagnosis of synovitis is not very complex and can be detected through a physical examination, in which the affected joint is manually explored. This examination may be accompanied by an extraction of the synovial fluid, for subsequent analysis.

In some cases, more complex tests are necessary to provide more information about the extent of the injury. Some of the most common tests are MRI or musculoskeletal ultrasound. These imaging tests will provide more detailed information.

Synovitis treatment

Treatment for synovitis usually begins with recommendations for rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and the application of cold and heat therapies. In some cases, it is necessary to perform a puncture to remove the synovial fluid and, thus, reduce inflammation and patient discomfort.

treatments for synovitis

If the pain is very intense, sports medicine will be used, performing corticosteroid injections directly into the joint, which will significantly relieve the pain and improve the mobility of the area. To do this, it will be necessary to have doctors specializing in sports medicine. Our sports medicine clinic in Madrid has the most advanced and innovative technology to treat this type of pathology.

The ultrasound rehabilitation It is a very effective method without side effects in almost all patients. This treatment is currently in high demand for the treatment of sports injuries. In addition, this sports medicine service in Madrid is also available in the 24-hour Emergency area at the Quirón San José Hospital in Madrid.

In some cases, it is advisable to physiotherapy to strengthen the joint with synovitis, and for the reabsorption of synovial fluid.

How long does it take for synovitis to heal?

Recovery time from synovitis depends on its origin and severity. In acute or transient cases, such as toxic synovitis, symptoms usually improve within one to two weeks with rest and anti-inflammatory treatment. If the inflammation persists or is related to chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, recovery may take several weeks or require long-term monitoring.

How to prevent synovitis

In many cases the risk of synovitis It can be reduced by following certain guidelines. First of all, it is important to maintain a healthy diet, avoiding excessive consumption of foods rich in uric acid, as they can lead to the creation of crystal deposits in the joints.

It is advisable to exercise moderately, which allows you to keep your joints in good condition and strengthen your muscles. Along these lines, it is important to avoid repetitive impact sports, which put pressure on the joint.

As we have mentioned, it is important to go to a trauma specialist clinic that has experts in sports medicine when symptoms appear, in order to apply the most appropriate treatment to prevent the injury from becoming chronic.

154 thoughts on “¿Qué es la sinovitis? Causas y tratamientos”

  1. Hi, I'm Mary Martinez, I have synovitis, my doctor took out the fluid, now I have to rest for 7 days, then I have to see my doctor again. I'm a person who, before this happens to me, I would go out for a walk every day, 10km a day. I want to. knowing after my doctor discharges me that I can go out for a walk

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      • Hello, my name is José, I had an MRI on my knee, I have transient synovitis, it's been 6 weeks now and there are days when my knee pain gets worse. What do you recommend, will it be necessary to extract the synovial fluid?

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        • Good afternoon Aaron,

          Thank you for commenting on the Elgeadi Traumatología blog. We are sorry for the pain you are experiencing, for which we recommend that you consult with a specialist so that they can carry out a complete study of your pathology and determine the most appropriate treatment for your case. You can contact our team of expert knee traumatologists in the link provided, we will be looking forward to helping you.

          All the best.

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          • I have lateral recess ankle synovitis and I can't step on my already healthy sprain but I've had synovial inflammation for six weeks now.

          • Good morning. I went to the doctor, and he told me it was synovitis, so he saw an ultrasound I had on my right knee and sent me for an X-ray. He also told me I had osteoarthritis of the knee. Yesterday I walked in heels and the pain came back. What do I do? Thanks.

          • Hello cecilia,

            Synovitis and osteoarthritis are conditions that can cause pain and swelling in the knee, especially if you engage in strenuous activities, such as walking in heels. It's important to follow your doctor's instructions, and if the pain persists or worsens, you may want to consider scheduling a follow-up appointment to assess your progress and adjust your treatment.

            Avoiding activities that can worsen the pain, such as walking in heels, is a common recommendation in these cases. Additionally, your doctor may suggest other treatments, such as physical therapy or medication to reduce inflammation and pain.

            If you consider it necessary, you can schedule an appointment at our center so one of our specialists can evaluate your case and provide you with personalized treatment.

            Greetings.

    • Nice to meet you
      My name is Juan José Mejía and I want to know a little more about an MRI that I had and the results are

      *Meniscus tear
      *Small posterior pericross ganglion
      *Mild joint effusion and popliteal synovitis

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    • I have a shoulder problem with synovitis. I am undergoing treatment because I fell. It hurts a lot. The only thing they haven't done is an MRI, so I do 20 sessions of physiotherapy but it still hurts. Do you recommend something?

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    • Good morning, I am Ms. Andrea López, at work I spend more than 8 hours standing and my two heels hurt a lot and my ankles are very swollen and there are balls in them, which prevents me from walking and they hurt a lot….
      Could this be because I'm on my feet all day long???

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  2. They did an MRI on my hand and the result is: bone marrow edema in the trapezius, and midcarpal synovitis and in the trapezius-metacarpal joint, can someone explain all this to me, thank you very much

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  3. Hello, I was diagnosed with dorsal midcarpal synovitis in my hand and it's been more than a year and it still hurts (I did kinesiology and what the doctor ordered). Any advice? Thank you!

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    • Good afternoon. My son is 11 years old and has suffered 4 hip synovitis in the last 3 years, one of them affecting both hips. I wanted to ask what could be the reason for it recurring so frequently, if there is any way to prevent it or if it is necessary to do some study. Thank you very much in advance.

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      • Hello Elena!

        Thanks for your comment. It would be advisable that you visit your trusted orthopedic surgeon so that he or she can perform the necessary tests to determine the cause of the pathology and prescribe a treatment that will help prevent it. If you have any questions, write to our email [email protected]

        All the best!

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  4. Hello, I am 41 years old, I suffer from villonodular synovitis, they performed open knee surgery, they removed 3 tumors, I would like to know what I should do to prevent it from appearing again.?

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  5. Hello, my name is Letty, I had two falls on my right knee, they tell me that the fluid came out, it's been a month now but the pain and inflammation have not gone away. I am very worried because I am a person who has small children and every time I try to walk my knee feels very strange.

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  6. Hello! A month and a half ago, from one second to the next, I stopped being able to put my foot down because my ankle hurt a lot, I didn't hit it or anything. They did an MRI and it showed increased tibiotalar and subtalar intra-articular fluid with synovitis. The doctor who saw me told me that it would go away in just a week, but that time has passed and I still have stitches throughout the joint that prevent me from walking well.

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  7. The advice he gives us to treat synovitis is very important, because many people suffer from this disease, I will soon be consulted about the case.

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  8. Hi, I'm Aman.
    I have had wrist senovitis for 4 months. My doctor has told me to have surgery to remove this fluid.
    I'm worried that after surgery I won't have more senovitis? I don't want to have more surgeries.

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  9. Good afternoon! Do you have a branch in Malaga Capitql?
    4 months ago I had a right hip replacement due to coxarthrosis and I have not been able to fully rehabilitate myself because my knee is also affected due to synovial hypertrophy! Today I had synovial fluid extracted for the eighth time and at the same time I had an infiltration, but today it was more painful than the previous times.
    I'm 43 years old and the rheumatologist says I'm still young for another surgery, but the truth is I don't want to spend the rest of my life removing the fluid every time there is an effusion, I feel limited and it's painful!

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    • Hello Olga!

      We are sorry to hear what you tell us and that you are in pain. There are treatments that can help you without having to constantly extract fluid. Rehabilitative treatment usually offers very good results to patients. In our team we have specialized traumatologists who can give you a second opinion, write to our email [email protected]

      All the best!

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  10. Hello good evening
    You know, I did an MRI and it came out that he. Hallux metatarsophalangeal with slight synovite
    I have a doubt if this could have been caused by trauma. I did a blood test for citrullian peptide and it came back normal.

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  11. I went to the doctor and he detected acute synovitis in my ankle. I told him that I had had the pain for a long time, almost 1 year and due to the #pandemic I had not been able to go to the hospital and that it was becoming more and more unbearable, however he sent me to physiotherapy where I They gave ice and hot water and a couple of pills that I don't know what they did because I continued to feel a lot of pain. I've had the pain for almost two years and it has greatly affected my work. I loved going to the gym and now just walking makes my foot swell. Is it convenient for me to ask the doctor to apply corticosteroids and inject the synovial fluid?

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    • Hi Melany!

      It is important that you go to a specialist traumatologist who can evaluate the area and apply the most appropriate treatment. A treatment with physiotherapy could help you, but first it will be necessary for the area to reduce inflammation. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to write to us at our email [email protected]

      All the best!

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  12. Hello, good morning, my name is Arely. Through an MRI, my doctor told me that I have bilateral femoral synovitis in both knees. The episodes of inflammation and pain are already very constant. This diagnosis has been for 4 years now and I have to make it. Thank you

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    • Good morning, Arely!

      Commenting that your diagnosis is from four years ago, it is most advisable that you go again to your trusted traumatologist to carry out an evaluation of the pathology at the current time, and thus be able to prescribe the most appropriate treatment that relieves the pain and the inflammation. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to write to us at our email [email protected]

      All the best!

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  13. Good morning, Could you tell me how to rest after an extraction of the synovial fluid from the knee, please?

    Thank you very much blessings

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  14. Good evening, a year and a half ago I was diagnosed with tenosynovitis in my right hand. The doctors told me that with or without surgery one day I will lose mobility. I always use a splint so that it doesn't hurt with movement. There will be some treatment to improve. ?

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  15. Hello
    My son who is 10 years old had hip synovitis, since it did not go away and they saw something strange in his cartilage on an ultrasound, they recommended that he do a biopsy which all came out fine and they extracted the fluid.
    Now after 4 months and when doing an ultrasound he has fluid in his hip again. What could it be? Has he never had pain or decreased mobility? Just some discomfort in the adductor and also limping.

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  16. Good afternoon, I had an MRI due to pain in my knee that radiated to my hip. It revealed a meniscus tear, tenosynovitis, popliteus tendon with fluid and chondromalacia grade I and II. They suggested that I operate on the meniscus and they performed an artoscopy that lasted 15 minutes at the end. The doctor told me that the tear was minimal and it was not about relocating the kneecap, which was fine. What worries him is that the synovium was totally inflamed with many blood vessels. After 3 days, it infiltrated me. I didn't want to, but he did it anyway, and he said it was necessary. Now I will take therapy to recover from the artoscopy. But he didn't tell me why it is inflamed. I didn't fall on my own. 2 years ago I sprained my ankle and from there my knee didn't hurt much, but it got more and more. I hope it heals because it doesn't hurt. I can't exercise or walk much because that knee already hurts and crackles like 20 times a day. I feel, unlike the other one, that it is very straight as if it were making an effort to stretch when I'm standing. It's something unconscious.
    I would like to know if there is a treatment? I feel like it has become chronic, I would like to be able to dance, walk long distances, go to the gym. I feel unmotivated, since I thought it was a meniscus and it wasn't that, another doctor told me that he operated on me in vain.

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    • Hello, Mariza!

      Thank you for reading and commenting on our blog. For the symptoms you mention, there is treatment, however, it is important to carry out a complete study of your symptoms, which helps to prescribe the most appropriate treatment or combination of treatments. Contact us on our email [email protected] in case of any doubt.

      All the best!

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  17. Good afternoon, are the balls on the fingers of the hand signs of arthritis or should I go to an orthopedic specialist because it is a different disease?

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    • Good morning, Maria!

      In some cases, they may be a symptom of arthritis, but in others, they may be due to other pathologies. Therefore, we recommend that you go to your trusted traumatologist to carry out a complete evaluation of it. If you have any questions, write to us at our email [email protected]

      All the best!

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  18. Good morning... I'm Lorena... I'm 39 years old... I was diagnosed with synobitis in the hip... now I'm undergoing treatment... the pain disappears progressively... I went running every day 50″ on a dirt road… I'm very afraid that the pain will return when I return to my activities…

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  19. Hello good morning
    I am 20 years old and a few months ago I had a knee antroscopy due to villonodular synovitis. I would like to know what I can do to recover the lost fluid? And how can I prevent the same thing from happening to me again?

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  20. My son was diagnosed with Leukemia 1 year ago on 4/23/2020 and now he started to have pain in his left knee and walked poorly due to the pain... he had a little fluid and a minimal temperature in his knee... my question is whether to be a lot of time sitting in the chair with the computer and with your legs bent and in bad positions for a long time... can cause these problems. I am waiting for a prompt response, thank you.

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    • Hello Gabriel!

      We are very sorry about your son's diagnosis. The symptoms may be due to prolonged postures over time, so we recommend training guided by a professional physiotherapist to help maintain muscles and work on mobility. However, if you have any questions, write to us at our email [email protected]

      All the best!

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  21. My elbow hurts when I flex it, which I have noticed does not swell and allows me to exercise but the next day it limits my flexion a little. Note (this has something that happened to me when doing repetitions with weight) thank you.

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    • Hi Javier!

      The most appropriate thing is that you go to your trusted traumatologist to prescribe diagnostic imaging tests. In addition, we recommend a rehabilitation treatment, which will help you strengthen your muscles and relieve pain. If you have any questions, write to us at our email [email protected]

      All the best!

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  22. Hello, I'm Aron, I had an MRI and they diagnosed me with acromion-clavicular synovitis, and now the traumatologist sent me to have an x-ray because it's most likely going to infiltrate me. And according to him it was not necessary to give me a few days of leave, knowing that I work in construction, and the pain returns every time I do any forceful movement or when I lift something heavy. Can someone guide me on this? Will 100% be effective for infiltration?

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  23. Hello, I had meniscus surgery, I had an MRI and they diagnosed me with bone edema, I still have inflammation, I had to have another MRI and it says that the joint fluid is leaking, what treatment should I follow, I am absolutely limited...

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  24. I am a high jump athlete. Already 40 years old. I did jumps for a year at this age and suddenly one day in a competition at the third jump I barely walked for a few minutes. And it's been 7 days and something has improved. I put ice and anti-inflammatory and I'm going. How many days does synovial fluid take to be reabsorbed exactly?

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    • Hello, Marcelo!

      The fluid reabsorption time varies depending on each patient. Therefore, the most advisable thing is that you go to your trusted traumatologist so that they can determine the cause of the spill. Do not hesitate to write to us at our email [email protected] if you have any questions.

      All the best!

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  25. Hello!
    I barely went to have my hand checked because I had pain and a bulge in my wrist and the doctor told me it was a synovial fluid spill and he only prescribed me an ointment and diclofenac with vitamin B for the pain. Should I look for a second option? I've had this for almost 2 years but the first time the pain disappeared and when it came back it didn't go away for a little over a year.

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  26. Good nights. In my resonance m. From both knees came out:
    Chondral lesion of 0.5mm with subchondral edema.
    Joint leak.
    ACL sprain.
    High patella-hoffa fat clamp.
    I am already treating myself with the rheumatologist, before I was with the traumatologist, because I wanted to make some rulings.
    Those MRI results... Are they manageable? Because I've been going for 3 months and I still haven't healed. I can not leave home.

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  27. Hello, my name is Rebeca, I am from Honduras and I would like to know if you could guide me, my daughter has had two arthroscopies to extract the synovial fluid in her right knee, the first was when she was 2 years old and now that she is 5, I would like you to help me know if there is any action in which the fluid in the knee can return again? Because if there is any method to eradicate that problem, go for it.

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  28. Hello! In December 2020 I sprained my ankle, I underwent rehabilitation and at the beginning of March I was discharged, until May I was fine, without pain, and I could do my activities normally. Then I started to feel slight discomfort, so I went to the doctor, he told me that I had synovitis, but he didn't give me any treatment, other than putting ice. The discomfort continued. I saw another doctor who told me the same thing, without giving me treatment either. The discomfort continued until one day walking (I didn't fall or hit myself) I started to feel very strong pain, and from then on, the pain didn't stop, I could barely stand. I went to the doctor again, he gave me an MRI, he told me that the ankle is fine, just a little swollen, that I have synovitis and he prescribed physiotherapy sessions. I asked him if I shouldn't at least wear a boot or bandage, but he told me that it wasn't necessary because the ankle is stable. Since it continues to hurt, I went to a new doctor, who told me that the ankle is unstable, the ligaments are strained, and that I should have surgery (he told me that the operation is to tighten the ligaments). I wanted to have a new opinion, I saw another surgeon, he told me that the operation is not "obligatory" only if it bothers me a lot, but he told me that the operation would be an arthroscopy, which from what I understand is different from "tightening" the ligaments. The truth is I don't know what to do, how can I have such different diagnoses. I feel that I was not treated adequately, surely if they had given me treatment when the discomfort started, I would not be like this now. Thanks for reading me

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    • Good morning, Cami!

      We are very sorry for the pain you are suffering, since from our experience we know how hard the pathologies of your affected area are. Before applying any treatment, it is necessary that you go to a specialist trauma doctor who will study your case and offer you a professional diagnosis. Once it is known with certainty what pathology you have, the different types of treatments will be studied and which one best suits your injury. You can make an appointment with our team of specialist traumatologists in the Web page.

      All the best!

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  29. Hello, good afternoon. I am 33 years old, and for 5 months I have had a joint effusion in my knee. Because of this, the Baker's cyst ruptured. Now it has formed again, but I still have a effusion. In the second MRI, thickening of the synovial membrane was found. I do rehabilitation, but it's hard for me to get ahead. The only thing that reduces inflammation is corticosteroids, but I can't live on corticosteroids because of all the side effects it causes...what do you recommend? Or what could be the cause of this problem?? Thank you

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  30. Hello, I'm Domenica, I'm 41 years old. 1 and a half months ago I had a knee arthroscopy due to pigmented villonodular synovitis. I still feel pain throughout my leg. Is it normal? And how true is it that I could get synovitis again? I'm worried. The doctor has told me that if it comes back I have to have radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Can you please answer me? Thank you

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    • Good morning, Domenica.

      We are very sorry for the pain you are suffering. For cases as specific as yours, a complete and rigorous medical study would have to be carried out. It is vitally important that you go to a specialist traumatologist. If you wish, you can call our trauma clinic to give you all the information you need. Greetings!

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  31. Good afternoon, the comments are very interesting, I am writing to you because 3 years ago I was diagnosed with arthritis and a year ago I had synovitis. 4 months ago I had surgery on the back of my knee for a Baker's cyst. After a month after the surgery, fluid began to drain. synovial 10 days ago they operated on me again, placing a surgical mesh but the fluid continues to come out alive in Mexico, what can I do

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  32. Greetings !
    My name is Fabiana, I am 40 years old, in an MRI they diagnosed me with mild synovitis in the spine, I have a lot of pain in my hip, what do you recommend?
    How long does it take for that pain to disappear?

    6 months ago I had surgery for Arnold Chiarri syndrome and syrigumelia. Does that have anything to do with synovitis?

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    • Good morning, Fabiana.

      The pain will cease depending on the severity of the injury, as well as the treatment applied to it. There are certain very effective practices that are applied to alleviate synovitis such as puncture or ultrasound rehabilitation. Get in touch with our trauma doctors to offer you the treatment that best suits your pathology.

      All the best.

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  33. Hello, good evening, my name is Milena Rodríguez. I have had synovitis in my shoulder for two years and each time the pain increases even after I had an infiltration, the pain increases.

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  34. I have psoriatic arthritis, I had swollen knees and joint pain. Postcovid. Today they extracted fluid from my right knee. Well, they extract yellow-colored liquid with little viscosity. Well, it was very viscous and bloody. The doctor tells me it was a product of covid. And I think that yes, it attacks everything

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  35. Hello, good morning, I have been diagnosed with synovitis of the metatarsophalangeal joint. The point is that I have had this injury for 2 months and it has only improved by 10%. I still can't do much. I do not know what to do. Thank you!

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    • Good morning Maria,

      Thanks for reading our blog. The time of improvement depends on many factors, including the surgical technique used and the severity of your injury. In order to indicate an approximate recovery date, we recommend that you make an appointment with our traumatology experts from Madrid, who will be able to offer you a diagnosis of your injury and the most appropriate treatment so that you can improve significantly.

      All the best.

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  36. I am 70 years old, my life has changed completely. I started with knee pain. The neurologist said it was a Beicker's cyst. She gave me the infiltration, but I still have the pain. It's been 4 months now. Now the other knee has started to leak senovial fluid. They're going to fix it. extract, I think my life is over since I like to walk, dance, etc.

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  37. Good morning, my 7-year-old son usually has the issue of Synovitis frequently. If you make any effort, your groin usually hurts and sometimes fluid accumulates. Although doctors tell me that it usually occurs at this age, I wanted to know if there are treatments to avoid this problem and treat it over time.
    Thank you! Greetings.

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  38. Hello, 2 months ago I got knee synovitis, but a month before I had already started treatment for the pain. They have changed my treatment 4 times and several discomforts have decreased, but not completely, some days it hurts more than others. Will it also be part of the stress I've already had? Thank you. ..

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  39. Hello, a year ago I was diagnosed with back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. I have not been cured even though I have undergone physical therapies, medications, and chiropractic, and from time to time I get pain or cramps in my back. Now they have diagnosed me with ankle synovitis and it hurts a lot when I walk, they sent me to therapy and anti-inflammatories. Will I be able to walk, jump, run, go to the gym again or does this already seem like a genetic issue and do I need therapies from time to time? Because the traumatologist told me that I have had a generalized infection for a long time and he believes that it is because of my back pain that has never been cured.

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    • Good morning, Gladys.

      Thank you very much for your comment on our blog. We are sorry for the situation you are in. The most advisable thing for your case would be to consult with an expert traumatologist, so that he or she can make a thorough diagnosis of your pathology and determine the appropriate treatment. You can make an appointment with our team of expert traumatologists in Madrid at the following link: https://elgeaditraumatologia.com/cita-privada/

      All the best.

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  40. Hello, my 6-year-old son has synovitis. For 5 days, they gave him only ibuprofen and rest, he has it in his waist, he can't even. Stop and relieve yourself, which they recommend to help you with more than just ibuprofen 🙏

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  41. I appreciate information about this diagnosis:

    Changes were found in both facets of L3-L4 synovitis.
    Medullary fat replacement at the level of the vertebral bodies.
    Rest of the lumbosacral spine MRI study within normal limits

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  42. I have ankle synovitis, they gave me an MRI and they gave me physiotherapy but I don't see any improvement, what should I take or do about it….please I hope you can help me….

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  43. Hello!, I practice basic boxing and I was diagnosed with “Moderate joint effusion and/or radioscaphoid synovitis. » in an MRI...I don't feel pain, only when moving at certain angles and forced movements (generally when cold), could this diagnosis be treated with physical therapy?

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    • Good morning Juan.

      Thank you very much for writing on the Elgeadi Traumatología blog. The most advisable thing for the case you present is to consult with an expert traumatologist so that he can diagnose your pathology and determine the most appropriate treatment. The treatment with physiotherapy will be determined by the specialist, since the condition of each patient will have to be assessed.

      You can contact the team of expert traumatologists in Madrid at the following link: https://elgeaditraumatologia.com/contacto/

      All the best.

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  44. Hi, I'm Jessica.
    I am very worried because I have been to the doctor many times and Duncan could take care of me now that my knee is very bad.
    So they took care of me and did an MRI and it was confirmed that I have pigmented villonodular synovitis.
    Now they tell me it must be an operation and there is no treatment for it.
    Doctor, I would like to know if it is true, I am very worried.

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  45. Hello, 6 months ago I injured my foot and ankle. Through MRI they diagnosed medullary edema in the tibia and talus.
    A new MRI done 2 weeks ago indicates that the spinal edema has disappeared and everything would be fine, but I still feel pain in my instep. Do you think it could be sinusitis or impingement syndrome? Are there more accurate imaging tests that the resonance? What do you advise me to do?
    Thank you very much,
    José

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      • Very good, excuse me, I wanted to ask a question. Note that I had an accident playing soccer. My knee became dislocated, but at the same moment they accommodated me. This is my 7th day of recovery. I can now walk much better, but the reduction in inflammation is very late, they think it will be necessary to remove the synovial fluid or it may fade on its own, greetings

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  46. Good morning,

    My 2 and a half year old son started having synovitis two months ago. The fact is that he has already had 3 episodes in this time and only recovers for a week and relapses when he recovers his normal activities. They have already done an x-ray, echo and analysis and everything is normal. We are desperate, we no longer know what to do
    What do you recommend?

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  47. Hello I have chronic right knee rheumatoid arthritis, 1 month ago pain edema, inability to walk sporadic I saw a rheumatologist who asked me for an MRI. What else can I do, I also work 16 hour shifts.

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  48. Hello, I had synovitis surgery on February 28. And apparently I have something in my bones because they sent me to the rheumatologist. I have pain when walking, it is normal that everything is swollen

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  49. Good morning, greetings from Venezuela, my name is Arlen Rodríguez and I am 40 years old, I have the following problem: I have fluid in my knee and every time I go to the doctor they take the fluid out but when I get home I have fluid again, the fluid does not stop coming out The only way for the liquid to stop coming out is when they inject me with hyaluronic acid or kenacort. The problem is that I do rustic work, and when I do any force, even if it is small, the liquid comes out again, they have already taken liquid from both. knees many times in a knee x-ray that I had, the doctor diagnosed that I have knee osteoarthritis, but is it normal that the fluid does not stop coming out? And what happens if I don't remove the liquid, will it disappear over time? Please, I appreciate your response, thank you very much in advance. good day.

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  50. Hello, my name is José, almost 3 months ago I suffered a fall with only my left leg immediately feeling a great pain, I paused for a while until suddenly the pain spread, encompassing my swollen knee, limitation of mobility and great pain, I had traumatic synovitis, it infiltrated me for the first time a month ago where 25 ml³ of black blood was extracted, it was expected that it would improve in a few days but it did not happen like that, I had more pain and it was caused by another bleeding, the pain did not There was no medication that would remove them, I was infiltrated for the second time today, and there was blood mixed with synovial fluid to a lesser extent, now we hope to evolve although the fluid that was infiltrated cannot yet be absorbed well, feeling completely, any recommendation would be a great contribution greetings

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  51. Little articular effusion of a volar appearance of the joint and at the level of the dorsal margin of the joint between the scaphoid and the trapezius.
    Intraosseous cystic glangion of the semilunar and large bones, the latter being larger.
    Signal alteration and thickening of the median nerve visible from the distal region of the scaphoid to the base of the metacarpals, which raises suspicion of carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Conclusion: suspicious carpal tunnel findings.
    Mild synovitis of radial appearance of the radiocarpal and intercarpal joints. Hello, this is my MRI, the result of the electromyography has come out normal, is it possible that I have to have my lymph nodes removed?

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  52. Hello. Recently I had an inflammation in my left elbow, I have no pain, although when I lean on it I feel slight discomfort. I applied cold and apparently the inflammation subsided. I did not suffer any blows, only when I lay down and leaned on this elbow I suffered a slight pain that disappeared when I stopped supporting myself.

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  53. Hello, I was diagnosed

    FINDINGS:

    Vertebral bodies of normal height, morphology and signal. Modic 2 type changes of the
    vertebral platforms adjacent to the L2-L3 disc
    Retrolisthesis grade I L2 and L3
    Diffuse low T2 signal from intervertebral discs
    Annular disc protrusion L3-L4, L4-L5 that contacts the thecal sac, without root space conflict
    Spinal canal of preserved amplitude
    Spinal cord of normal thickness and signal
    Conus medullaris at the level of the middle third of L1
    Terminal filum of normal thickness and signal
    Cauda equina roots of normal thickness and signal
    Neuroforamina of normal amplitude
    Bilateral L5-S1 spondylarthrosis
    Increased interapophyseal intra-articular fluid L4-L5 and L5-S1 right
    Normal looking rear elements
    No paravertebral masses are observed.

    DIAGNOSTIC IMPRESSION:
    Diffuse lumbar osteochondrosis.
    Bilateral L5-S1 spondyloarthrosis.
    validated by: RODOLFO MARDONES RODRIGUEZ

    Possible interfacial synovitis L4-L5 and L5-S1 right, could you tell me what I can do and if this is serious, please?

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    • Hello Valeria,
      In these cases, the Doctor would have to review your diagnosis and tests performed directly.
      We cannot issue an opinion by this means without having the patient's data and without knowing him. If you want, you can request a consultation by calling 91 005 39 00.
      Greetings

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  54. Hello.
    I have had synovitis for a few years. I will be diagnosed with an MRI with contrast.
    The pain only appeared after repetitive movements.
    For a few weeks the pain stayed. I can feel my finger tendons like punctures. My fingers catch fire. The pain in the wrists does not go away.

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  55. I have pain in my left leg. I had an MRI done and it showed that I have synovitis. Now the pain hurts from the spine, the buttocks, and the entire left leg. I'm wondering what's better, ozone therapy or a chiropractor. The pain is unbearable. Thank you for your response. Blessings.

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  56. Hello,
    Cela fait 5 mois que j'ai une douleur au pied (hallux) suite à un choc (ou une torsion..) lendemain mon pied à fortement gonflé et je n'ai pas pu poser le pied pendant 1 semaine.. je traine encore une douleur lorsque je tord mon hallux et la zone en dessous reste rouge/violet. Once you have radio and blood prize (négatif pour les deux), my medicine is ready for an MRI and voila the results:

    Présence d'un épanchement de faible à moyenne abondance dans la MTP du premier rayon en faveur
    d'une petite synovite sans toutefois de franc œdème intraosseux ni de séquelle fractureaire.
    Sésamoïde médial bipartite non œdémateux.
    Pas d'anomalie de l'appareil fléchisseur et de l'appareil extenseur.
    No mass.
    CONCLUSION :
    Aspect en favor d'une petite synovite de la MTP du premier rayon sans séquelle fractureaire visible ni
    Damage to intraosseux or anomalie tendineuse or ligamentaire.
    Moderate hallux valgus.

    Je suis perdu, je ne sais plus quoi faire, j'aimerai reprendre le football mais la douleur est trop intense (coup de jus).
    Are you in the measure of my guider?

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    • Bounjour Fouillet,
      Merci de partager votre cas. Il est essentiel de suivre le treatmentement recommandé par votre médecin et d'éviter les efforts sur la zone affectedée. If the pain persists, envisagez a deuxième medical opinion to evaluate other treatment options. You can Click here pour demander une consultation virtuelle avec nos traumatologues spécialistes.

      Best regards.

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  57. Hello good.
    My 13-year-old son has suffered three episodes of synovitis, starting with the first episode at age 9, and now at ages 12 and 13, the last one, which has been much milder.
    The diagnosis has been confirmed by MRI on all 3 occasions.
    In principle, these episodes have not been derived from any trauma or infection.
    It has gone away with rest and anti-inflammatories.
    We're concerned about this recurrence of synovitis, and we don't know if he needs more tests or anything to prevent it from happening again.
    Greetings

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    • Hello, thank you very much for your message.

      We understand your concern about your son's repeated episodes of synovitis. It's good that the last one was milder and responded well to rest and anti-inflammatory medications, but since these are recurring episodes, it would be wise to investigate the cause a little more closely.

      When synovitis is not associated with trauma or infection and tends to recur, additional testing is usually recommended to rule out chronic inflammatory causes, biomechanical alterations, or even rheumatic processes. To prevent further episodes, it would be ideal for one of our specialists to evaluate previous tests and, if necessary, order additional tests to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and establish appropriate treatment.

      Greetings.

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  58. Hello,
    After my menisque gauche chirurgie in 2022, my cheville droite qui est tout le temps chaude et gonflée.
    On m'a déjà fait 2 injections de cortisone mais l'inflammation revent toujours et en plus important.
    Ma dernière IRM indicates a epaississement nodulaire synovial prédominant face antérieur, this time atteinte reste non spécifique, merci de faire une biopsie.
    Voici le résumé de mon compte-rendu d'irm, je n'ai pas de marqueur rhumatismal dans ma prize de sang.
    My rhumatologue ne thought pas qu'une biopsie soit nécessaire et souhaiterait plus m'injecter un produit dit de médecine nucléaire. What are you thinking about? Auriez-vous des pistes de recherche ?
    Very cordially

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    • Hello,

      Merci de partager votre cas. Il est frequently qu'après une chirurgie d'une articulation (comme votre ménisque), des gênes ou des inflammations apparaissent dans d'autres articulations, mais chaque situation est unique et nécessite une étude détaillée.

      Le symptôme de chaleur et de gonflement persistant à votre cheville droite, ainsi que la présence d'un épaississement nodulaire synovial visible à l'MRI, indicant une inflammation qui doit être soigneusement évaluée afin d'en déterminer la cause, pouvant aller de processus flammatoires bénins à des affections plus complexes.

      It is important that a team of specialists examine your global management cases to define the best diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. La décision de réaliser une biopsie ou d'appliquer des treatments en médecine nucléaire doit reposer sur une évaluation complète, prenant en compte les risques et bénéfices ainsi que l'évolution clinique.

      Je vous recommande de maintenir un suivi étroit avec votre rhumatologue et, si vous le jugez nécessaire, de demander un second avis spécialisé afin d'éclaircir vos doutes et d'explorer d'éventuelles options diagnostiques et thérapeutiques.

      Greetings.

      Reply
  59. Good morning, I'm from Argentina. I had a total knee replacement nine months ago and I've always had pain in the femorotibial space between my knees. This pain has increased over time to the point where I couldn't bear any weight on my knee when standing or climbing stairs. I decided to request an ultrasound because I'm a gastroenterologist, and due to the traumatologist's inaction, active fatty synovitis 2 appeared. I want to know what I can do because it's already become chronic. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Hello Jorge Luis,

      Ideally, a complete reevaluation with a specialized orthopedic surgeon should be performed, who can assess the most appropriate treatment. It may also be helpful to supplement this with tests such as synovial fluid analysis or a specific MRI. Don't hesitate to seek a second opinion if you feel your current specialist isn't addressing the problem in the necessary depth.

      Greetings and good luck in your recovery.

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  60. Comment savoir que c est le probleme j ai des fouleur dans les genou au point que je n arrive pas a me levetoute seul avec douleur penibl quoi faire merci pour votre soutien

    Reply
    • Hello Farida,

      Nous sommes vraiment désolés de la douleur que vous ressentez. The most important thing is that a specialist can evaluate your case to identify the exact cause of the symptoms. In attendance, essayez d'éviter les efforts qui pourraient aggraver la douleur et, si vous remarquez que la gêne augmente ou vous empêche de bouger normalement, nous vous recommandons de consulter votre médecin dès que possible pour un examination plus complet.

      Greetings.

      Reply
  61. انا كان عندي قطع في غضروف الركبه الداخلي والخارجي ودخلت العمليات اعمل منظار قطع غضروف الركبه الداخلي والخارجي ولما خرجت من العمليه الدكتور قال لي ما عندكش غضاريف انت عندك التهاب بالغشاء السينوفي 1 المفروض ان انا اعمل ايه اكشف روماتيزم اي

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    • مرحبًا،
      شكرًا جزيلاً لمشاركتك تجربتك. في مثل هذه الحالات، من الأفضل أن يتم تقييم وضعك من قبل طبيب مختص في جراحة العظام وكذلك طبيب روماتيزم، لأنه قد يكون من الضروري اتباع نهج مشترك لتحديد سبب الالتهاب ووضع خطة العلاج الأنسب.
      إذا رغبت، فإن مركزنا يضم مختصين يمكنهم إجراء تقييم شامل وتوجيهك حول الخطوات التي يجب اتباعها لتحسين حالتك.
      مع التحية.

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