How is synovitis of the foot treated?

Treatment for synovitis includes rest, ice, immobilization and oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, and may include steroid injections into the joint. Surgery may be indicated in longstanding cases.

What causes MTP synovitis?

MTP synovitis is a common disorder caused by excessive stress on that joint, usually exacerbated by activity. The ligaments loosen and the joint may develop instability. People with rheumatoid arthritis are at an increased risk of developing MTP synovitis.

How can you tell the difference between synovitis and bursitis?

Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa: a small, jelly-like sac located throughout the body, including around the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and heel. Repeated small stresses and overuse can cause a bursa in the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or ankle to swell. Synovitis is the inflammation of the synovial membrane.

What are the signs of synovitis?

Symptoms of synovitis include joint pain, joint swelling, stiffness, redness and warmth. These symptoms often last a short period of time, and may be felt in different joints at different times.

Does synovitis show up on xray?

Radiographs show typical findings such as soft-tissue swelling, marginal erosions, periarticular osteopenia, joint space narrowing, and joint subluxation. Besides bone alterations, this imaging modality is unable to display synovitis at an early stage.

Does synovitis show on MRI?

MRI scanning is the current gold standard modality for imaging synovitis and tenosynovitis in patients with inflammatory arthritis. Inflamed synovial membrane within the joints and investing tendon sheaths appears thickened on T1-weighted sequences and enhances postcontrast.

Where is the 2nd MTP joint?

2nd MTP instability and synovitis is the weakness and inflammation of the joint capsule of the 2nd metatarsophalangeal joint. The joint is located at the base of the toe where the long foot bone (metatarsal) meets the toe (phalanx).