In synovitis (synonyms: Arthrosynovitis; Knee joint synovitis; Synovialitis; Synoviitis; Synovitis of the shoulder; Synovitis of the wrist; Synovitis of the upper ankle; ICD-10 M65.0/9) is an inflammation of the synovium that occurs in the setting of arthritis (joint inflammation).
Very often synovialitis occurs in patients with rheumatism.
Two forms of synovialitis can be distinguished:
- Acute synovialitis
- Chronic synovialitis
Course and prognosis: The main focus is the therapy of the underlying disease. As a rule, the course is benign.
