Premstien.ĭiagnosis for dried synovial fluid condition, includes history taking, and examination of physical deformation of the knee. Each treatment option varies upon patient’s condition and doctor’s evaluations”, said Dr. This treatment uses patient’s own blood and undergo multiple processes for a condensed consistency and inject it back to the knee joint. In addition to the artificial synovial fluid, another treatment option is platelet-rich plasma or PRP injection to repair damaged tissues, treat injury and reduce inflammation. The results could be effective for approximately 6-12 months. “Aside from using medication, to increase synovial fluid in the knee joint, doctors will consider injecting Hyaluronic Acid or artificial fluid joint, which has a similar composition as the natural synovial fluid, into the cartilage and hollow space between the joint to reduce pain, swelling, inflammation, friction and improves knee mobility. If not treated early, it could potentially lead to osteoarthritis. Degeneration of knee joint or injury has symptoms like loud noise in the kneecap especially when walking or bending, swollen or redness surrounding the knee surface. Premstien Sirithanapipat, Orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacement surgery at Vejthani Hospital, reveals that dried synovial fluid can result in knee pain and stiffness. Certain chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, or arthritis such as gout or rheumatism are also some of the factors to cause the drying of synovial fluid.ĭr. Whether it being overweight, a knee injury or trauma that have severely affected the efficiency of fluid production in the knee joint or wrong physical movement of the knees, like side sitting or bending knees regularly. There are also other factors that cause the fluid to dry up quickly. As we age, our body starts to deteriorate and the amount of joint fluid in the knee decreases. Naturally our body produces synovial fluid on its own. Synovial fluid also reduces the pressure on the knee joint as it cushions the ends of bone surface while walking or running. Getting up, sitting, or standing could be done effortlessly. Synovial fluid or generally known as joint fluid has thick and sticky consistency, act as a lubricant in the knee joint to reduce frictions and as a shock absorber, which helps the movement of our body. If left untreated, it may lead to knee osteoarthritis. Popping or cracking sound, tightness or pain in the knee could be signs of the decreased synovial fluid.
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