Synovial Fluid Analysis: Purpose | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Asynovialfluidanalysisisperformedwhenpain,inflammation,orswellingoccursinajoint,orwhenthere'sanaccumulationoffluidwithanunknown ...

Overview

Synovial fluid analysis is also known as joint fluid analysis. It helps diagnose the cause of joint inflammation.

Each of the joints in the human body contains synovial fluid. This fluid is a thick liquid that lubricates the joint and allows for ease of movement. In joint diseases like arthritis, the synovium of the joint is the main place where inflammation occurs.

Limited mobility in the joint, or pain and stiffness with movement, are often the first signs of joint disorders. Joint inflammation is more common as you age.

A synovial fluid analysis is performed when pain, inflammation, or swelling occurs in a joint, or when there’s an accumulation of fluid with an unknown cause. Taking a sample of the fluid can help diagnose the exact problem causing the inflammation. If the cause of the...