{"id":7479,"date":"2022-05-09T10:22:01","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T00:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/templatevp.virtualpodiatrist.com\/?post_type=fact-sheets&#038;p=7479"},"modified":"2023-07-16T16:18:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-16T06:18:40","slug":"synovitis","status":"publish","type":"fact-sheets","link":"https:\/\/footcheck.yourfootpain.co.uk\/fact-sheets\/synovitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Synovitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflammation of the tissues that line the joints, often under the ball of the foot. It causes redness, swelling, warmth, and pain on weightbearing or with joint motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did I get this?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pressure overload on the toes due to an associated deformity, wearing inappropriate footwear such as high heels or isufficient width, and arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do about it?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Wear good fitting shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid high heels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear a protective pad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot or cold packs may help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See a podiatrist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What help can I get for this?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A podiatrist may provide padding to reduce pressure on the area, footwear advice, orthotics, strapping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your doctor may administer a cortisone injection in the injured area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A surgeon to correct the associated deformity which is causing the synovitis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will it get better?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The earlier the diagnosis and treatment, the better and sooner the outcome will be. 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