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What us synovitis in the knee? is this a serious condition? i was told i had this after arthroscopic knee surgery? was given a steroid injection 80mg
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Inf;ammation: of the dynovial sac or symnovial fluid, usually easily treated.
Answered 11/13/2018
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The basics: Synovium=the bag of special fluid located as a cushion between bone contact pints. "-itis"-the word ending that means inflammation. Working on your knee joint enters the synovium & a body reaction of inflammation is common. Steroids are the bodies own anti-inflammatory but we use them for the same thing. The condition is temporary & should gradually respond to treatment.
Answered 11/10/2018
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Synovitis: Synovitis is inflammation of the knee. Treatment of this inflammation may be NSAIDS, steroids, but should also include therapy targeted at the CAUSE of the inflammation, such as infection.
Answered 11/16/2018
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