title: Traumatic joint effusion and the synovium.
abstract: The morphology and function of synovial membrane is considered for its roles in development of traumatic joint effusions. Careful diagnostic study, including analysis of synovial fluid, is needed to be certain that one is dealing with uncomplicated traumatic effusion. Conservative treatment with cold application, rest and aspiration, seems effective and in line with known, basic experimental work for this generally self-limiting problem.
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D007596:Joints / Q000293:injuries*; D013582:Synovial Fluid / Q000378:metabolism*; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology