The duration
The duration of synovitis in the knee varies greatly depending on the cause. If there is an incorrect load, the symptoms should quickly decrease under pain therapy and physical protection. A renewed inflammation with continuation of the heavy knee load is however frequent!
If there is a bacterial inflammation, there should also be a rapid improvement under appropriate antibiotic therapy.Please take the antibiotic exactly as directed by your doctor and do not stop taking it prematurely if the pain improves! If there is an injury to the knee, the healing time can of course be extended. If an autoimmune disease such as rheumatism is the cause of the joint inflammation, there should be a rapid improvement with appropriate therapy. However, renewed attacks of the disease with new joint inflammation are typical.
What is chronic synovitis in the knee?
Chronic synovitis in the knee is a long-term, recurrent inflammation of the joint lining. It is typical in rheumatological diseases and in cases of occupational strain on the knee. Due to the frequent inflammations, the individual structures of the knee change.
This can lead to restrictions in mobility and persistent pain due to wear and tear of the joint. The therapy of chronic synovitis is difficult. Radiological therapy procedures such as radiosynoviorthesis can be helpful here. In cases of severe joint destruction, the use of an artificial joint may be necessary.
What is pigmented villonodular synovitis in the knee?
Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a rare disease that primarily affects patients between the ages of 30 and 40. It is a benign, excessive proliferation of the synovial membrane and synovial fluid, the cause of which is still unknown. The knee and hip joints are mainly affected.
The disease is characterized by severe swelling of the knee joint, which severely restricts mobility and can be very painful. Pigmented villonodular synovitis also shows a discoloration of the skin that resembles bruises. The diagnosis is usually made by an MRI of the knee joint.
A joint puncture may also be necessary. Therapeutically, the entire inner skin of the affected joint is removed.
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