Is knee joint effusion the same as synovitis?
Disease description:
The first two days, my leg pain was quite severe. I thought it was synovitis, but after an examination, the doctor said it was knee joint effusion. Is knee joint effusion the same as synovitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Knee joint effusion may be caused by synovitis. Under normal circumstances, the synovium can both absorb and produce fluid. Synovitis usually occurs when the synovium is stimulated, leading to abnormal proliferation and resulting in aseptic inflammation of the synovium, which in turn causes knee joint effusion. Therefore, knee joint effusion could indeed be due to synovitis. Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention at a hospital and follow the doctor's instructions for appropriate treatment.
