What should I do for synovitis in one knee?
Disease description:
My knee has recently become swollen and very painful. After visiting the hospital, I was diagnosed with unilateral synovitis of the knee. Now my walking is affected, and going up and down stairs is even more uncomfortable. I would like to know if there are any methods to quickly relieve the symptoms of unilateral knee synovitis.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Unicompartmental synovitis is a relatively common knee joint disorder, primarily characterized by symptoms such as knee pain, swelling, and limited mobility. The following are some common management measures:
1. Rest and protection: Reduce the load on the knee joint, avoid strenuous exercise and prolonged standing, and use crutches or a cane to relieve pressure on the knees.
2. Medication: Commonly used drugs include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as celecoxib and meloxicam, which can effectively control inflammation, reduce pain, and prevent symptoms from worsening.
3. Physical therapy: Includes heat application, cold compresses, ultrasound therapy, and electrical stimulation, which help alleviate pain, promote blood circulation, and accelerate recovery.
4. Rehabilitation exercises: Focus on strengthening the muscles around the knee joint to improve joint stability and flexibility.
5. Surgical treatment: If synovitis recurs frequently over a long period or symptoms become severe enough to affect normal life, surgical intervention may be required. Surgical options include synovectomy, which can effectively improve symptoms of knee synovitis.
