Synovitis is inflammation of the joint lining and can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Common symptoms include joint pain, swelling, warmth, stiffness, and difficulty moving the joint properly.
Imaging helps show whether the joint lining is inflamed, whether there is extra fluid, and whether another joint problem is contributing to the symptoms.
Ultrasound and MRI can help show thickened joint lining, increased fluid, and active inflammation.
Management depends on the cause and may involve rheumatology care, medicines, injections, or treatment of underlying infection or inflammatory disease.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
