Question
The child accidentally bumped into their knee, causing severe pain and difficulty in walking. After a hospital examination, it was diagnosed with synovitis. I would like to inquire about the treatment methods for pediatric synovitis.
Answer
Synovitis is caused by the inflammation of the synovium and synovial vessels, which lead to expansion, congestion, edema, or subcutaneous hemorrhage. The treatment usually involves oral muscle-relaxing and blood-circulating medications, along with regional cold compresses to alleviate symptoms. In some cases, surgical treatment may be necessary. Based on your description, the child’s symptoms are relatively mild, and conservative treatment can be attempted, such as massaging specific six acupoints on the leg with warm hands, gradually increasing the pressure until a numb sensation is felt at the acupoints. If the effect is not apparent, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine treatment, as it has no side effects and will not affect the child’s growth and development. It is important to reduce physical activity before full recovery.