Joint mucosa inflammation

Inflammation of the synovial membrane, also known as synovitis, refers to a painful and swelling reaction of the body in the area of the synovial membrane (synonyms: synovialis or synovial membrane). It can lead to redness and overheating of the joint. In addition, fluid can also accumulate and lead to joint effusion.

The function of the joint may be impaired and stiffness of the affected joint may occur. Inflammation of the joint mucosa can have many different causes. These include trauma, autoimmune and metabolic diseases, infections and wear-related inflammation.

Trauma, i.e. physical damage caused by a fall or impact, for example, can be the trigger for the inflammation. Similarly, advanced arthrosis can trigger rubbing of the cartilage and bones and thus cause inflammation. An infestation of a joint by a bacterial or viral pathogen also triggers an immunological response, whereby both the pathogen itself and the resulting reaction can cause lasting damage to the joint.

Autoimmunologically caused diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis-arthritis also attack the joints and cause an inflammation. Metabolic diseases such as gout also lead to inflammation and destruction of the affected joint by depositing crystals there which then activate the immune system. A therapy should be anti-inflammatory and fight the cause. It is important to note that inflammation of the synovial membrane of any kind can destroy a joint because the immune reaction releases enzymes and recruits cells that can also destroy healthy tissue.

Joint mucosa inflammation in the knee

Inflammation of the joint mucosa in the knee can have many different causes. A distinction is made between acute and chronic synovitis. With chronic inflammation of the joint mucosa, it is useful to find out the cause and to fight it.

Acute synovitis, for example due to trauma, usually subsides by itself. In general, cooling and elevation is useful to reduce pain and also to reduce joint effusion. In case of complaints due to joint effusion, a puncture may be useful. Simple painkillers usually help against the pain.