Synovectomy
Care Before the Procedure
- Medical evaluation: Complete assessment of overall health, medications, and management of any underlying conditions.
- Diagnostic imaging: MRI or ultrasound may be used to confirm the extent of synovial inflammation and guide surgical planning.
- Prehabilitation: Pre-surgery exercises may be recommended to strengthen muscles around the joint.
- Patient education: Discuss risks (infection, bleeding, stiffness, recurrence) and benefits of the procedure with your surgeon.
Care During the Procedure
- Surgical technique: Arthroscopic (minimally invasive) or open surgery is performed under general or regional anesthesia.
- Precise removal: The inflamed synovial tissue is carefully excised while preserving ligaments, tendons, and healthy cartilage.
- Team care: A skilled surgical team including the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and nurses ensures safety throughout the procedure.
- Optional non-surgical method: Radiation synovectomy (radiosynoviorthesis) may be used in select cases by specialists to target abnormal synovium without open surgery.
Care After the Procedure
- Immediate post-op care: The joint may be splinted or braced; pain is managed with medication, and elevation is encouraged to reduce swelling.
- Physical therapy: Begin rehabilitation soon after surgery to restore range of motion, strength, and joint stability.
- Follow-up: Attend appointments for wound checks, stitch removal, and progress assessment.
- Long-term management: Continue prescribed medications (DMARDs, biologics) to control underlying disease and prevent synovial regrowth; the success of the procedure depends on combining surgical and medical care.
Eligibility
- Patients with persistent synovial inflammation or thickening causing pain
- Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis or other chronic joint conditions
- People whose symptoms are not controlled by medications or injections
- Patients needing surgical removal of inflamed synovial tissue to improve joint function
- Medical evaluation: Complete assessment of overall health, medications, and management of any underlying conditions.
- Diagnostic imaging: MRI or ultrasound may be used to confirm the extent of synovial inflammation and guide surgical planning.
- Prehabilitation: Pre-surgery exercises may be recommended to strengthen muscles around the joint.
- Patient education: Discuss risks (infection, bleeding, stiffness, recurrence) and benefits of the procedure with your surgeon.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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