Synovitis 2699210 195590435 2008-03-03T17:39:44Z Jfdwolff 46555 rm bizarre claim without supporting evidence {{Infobox_Disease | Name = {{PAGENAME}} | Image = | Caption = | DiseasesDB = 29890 | ICD10 = {{ICD10|M|65||m|65}} | ICD9 = {{ICD9|727.0}} | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | MeshID = D013585 | }} '''Synovitis''' is the medical term for [[inflammation]] of a [[synovial membrane]], which line those [[joints]] which possess cavities, namely [[synovial joints]]. The condition is usually painful, particularly when the joint is moved. The joint usually swells due to fluid collection. Synovitis is a risk in several forms of [[arthritis]] as well as [[rheumatoid arthritis]], [[lupus erythematosus|lupus]], [[gout]], and other conditions. Synovitis is one part of distinguishing [[rheumatoid arthritis]] from other forms of arthritis, although it can be found mildly in Osteoarthritis. Long term occurrence of synovitis can result in degeneration of the joint. ==Treatment== Symptoms of synovitis can be treated by a doctor with [[anti-inflammatory]] drugs such as [[NSAID]]s. Specific treatment depends on the determining cause of the synovitis. ==See also== * [[Tenosynovitis]] ==External links== *[http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/628/main.html healthscout.com] * {{DermAtlas|-1087962730}} [[Category:Inflammations]] [[de:Synovitis]] [[it:Sinovite]] [[tr:Sinovit]] {{med-stub}} {{Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue}}