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Glenohumeral Synovectomy Sign
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Synovectomy recovery time?
3-4 weeks: Generally a patient can recover and return to work and sports after 3-4 weeks following a knee scope for synovectomy. ...Read more
Synovectomy (Definition)
This is a surgical procedure to remove the lining of a joint or tendon sheath (synovium) and is done for some inflammatory conditions where the synovium becomes thickened and painful. Often done in ...Read more
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What is done during a synovectomy?
Synovium : Synovium is a soft tissue structure, it is part of the anatomy of the knee. A synovectomy means the doctor plans on removing this lining or a piece of it likely because it is no longer functioing properly, and it is damaged. ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: synovectomy?
Removing synovium: This is a surgical procedure to remove the lining of a joint or tendon sheath (synovium) and is done for some inflammatory conditions where the synovium becomes thickened and painful. Often done in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. ...Read more
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Can I walk after having a synovectomy?
Depends: All surgeons have different post op protocols. Some may want the surgical site to be rested for the first 24-48 hours, to avoid swelling from the incision itself etc, other docs are more free and let people walk immediately so this is somethign that needs to be discussed with the operating surgeon. ...Read more
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After a total synovectomy does the synovium regrow? If so, how quickly?
Yes: SLOWLY...more rapid growth is due to inflammation and a part of arhritic disorders Hope this helps Dr Z ...Read more
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How long is synovectomy recovery?
A couple weeks: This is commonly done arthroscopically and takes about 2-3 weeks for the achiness to settle down. The first week you swell a bit but by day 4-5 the swelling starts to go down if you ice a lot and don't over do it. ...Read more
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How long does a synovectomy take?
Not long: The length of a surgery is surgeon dependent, some can do a procedure in 10 minutes that takes others 30 minutes. You also did not state what anatomical region this was i.E knee etc. I would say on average it is a 20-30 minute procedure. ...Read more
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How long is a synovectomy recovery?
Variable: A synovectomy is a surgical procedure in which the inflammed synovium, or lining of a joint, is removed. This can usually be done arthroscopically. Recovery will depend on which joint is operated on and how severe the disease within that joint was. A common indication for synovectomy is rheumatoid arthritis. ...Read more
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How long will will I be in hospital for if I have a synovectomy?
Same day: Surgery day surgery most of the time. ...Read more
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Which one is more safe chemical synovectomy or radioactive synovectomy for patients suffering from hemophilia?
Radioactive one: Radiosynovectomy is currently the preferred procedure when radioactive materials are available. However, chemical synovectomy is an effective alternative method if radioactive materials are not available. ...Read more
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What is your opinion of a complete synovectomy for a 17 year old to relieve pain and swelling following a partial menisectomy 9 months ago?
Knee pain: Is there a diagnosis for the persistent knee pain and swelling post-op? Undergoing a complete synovectomy to relieve pain/swelling without an underlying diagnosis to support such a procedure will not likely work. This procedure is typically done for major inflammatory conditions of the knee and is not a typical treatment for pain after menisectomy ...Read more
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Can rifampicin/rifaldin be used to do chemical synovectomy in a patient having hemophilia arthropathy? Is it a safe procedure?
Too many unknowns. : There are too many unknowns for this type of treatment to be seeking advice on this forum. Please seek the help of a physician asap. ...Read more
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What is wrong with my knee if the doctor says I need a synovectomy?
Synovium : Synovium is a soft tissue structure, it is part of the anatomy of the knee. A synovectomy means the doctor plans on removing this lining or a piece of it likely because it is no longer functioing properly, and it is damaged. ...Read more
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I had a menicus and synovectomy op in jan,still can't bend knee and I'm still in a lot of pain , front and back of knee?
Ortho/MRI: see your orthopedic surgeon and get a repeat MRI-you waited 9 months with this issue? Why? ...Read more
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How soon, if at all, can synovitis in the knee (caused by gout) return after a synovectomy?
Anytime: There is no value from synovectomy in gout. Synovectomy is neither a treatment nor cure for gout. ...Read more
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Just had arthrocentesis and chemical synovectomy for hemophilic arthropathy. When will i able to regain full rom and should I start physiotherapy?
SORRY,: To hear your story at that young age. You better ask you doctor but i think physiotherapy would be in place. As to rom , i hope you will regain with time full range. Do not be shy and ask your md! ...Read more
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I have pvns in left knee, i'm having a complete synovectomy aswell as he's having a look at PCL as its a bit lax. How long will I be under roughly?
30-60 minutes: Most arthroscopic synovectomies probably take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour and a half depending on how extensive and the amount of bleeding and visibility. ...Read more
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I had a subtotal synovectomy on my knee a year ago, flexion normal, missing few degrees hyperextension, still stiff, pain doing stairs, what is wrong?
Arthritis?: Most patients requiring a synovectomy, especially those 50 years and above, have osteoarthritis. Stairs place a significant load on the knee joints, and many patients with various types of knee problems hurt when going up and down stairs. It would be worthwhile to follow up with your orthopedic doctor for a reassessment and discussion of treatment options. Repeat x-rays could be helpful. ...Read more
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What is Arthroscopy left ankle synovectomy and loose body excision procedure?
It means U had--: --an arthroscopic procedure done on Ur ankle &loose fragments were removed, & loose bodies in a joint can cause an inflammatory response, & the inflamed synovial tissue was removed. ...Read more
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Are multiple bone cysts common in hemophilia and is chemical/radioactive synovectomy the answer or they must be taken out through a surgery?
Not rare: Bone cysts-or "pseudo tumors" are not unusual in hemophilia and depending on location and size may be observed or treated. Treatment is not easy or without potential complications. Seek an experienced specialist. ...Read more