A 34-year-old male asked:

How soon, if at all, can synovitis in the knee (caused by gout) return after a synovectomy?

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Dr. John Michalskianswered

Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience

Gout: Synovitis can return immediately. Stay hydrated and take your gout meds to lessen the chance of return.

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Dr. Brian Badman

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Rheumatology 53 years experience

Anytime: There is no value from synovectomy in gout. Synovectomy is neither a treatment nor cure for gout.

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