Is intravenous infusion effective for synovitis with fluid accumulation in the knee joint?
Disease description:
Recently, my knee joint has been constantly swelling and accompanied by pain. After taking imaging tests at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed it as joint effusion caused by synovitis of the knee. Is intravenous infusion effective for treating knee synovitis with effusion?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
In cases of knee synovitis with fluid accumulation, intravenous infusion (i.e., IV therapy) is useful to a certain extent.
1. Effects and Mechanism: Intravenous infusion allows medications to be delivered directly into the bloodstream, which then circulates the drugs to the affected area. This method can more effectively reduce synovial edema and exudation, promote inflammatory metabolism, and thereby alleviate pain.
2. Medication Selection: Commonly used medications include those with dehydrating, anti-inflammatory, and blood-activating properties, such as mannitol injection and dexamethasone injection. These drugs can effectively improve local blood circulation and accelerate the elimination of inflammatory substances.
In summary, IV therapy is one of the effective treatments for knee synovitis with fluid accumulation. However, its specific use should be determined based on the patient's condition and the physician's recommendations.
