Villonodular Synovitis of the Forearm
Definition:
Proliferation of synovial tissue of the forearm, composed of synovial villi and fibrous nodules infiltrated by giant cells and macrophages.
Symptoms- Swelling in the forearm
- Pain in the forearm, especially with movement
- Sudden onset
- Loss of ROM in the forearm
- Forearm feels warm to touch
Causes- Idiopathic
Treatment- ROM and stretching
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Possible surgical intervention
Villonodular Synovitis of the Forearm Phase I
- Elbow Flexion Stretch
- Elbow Supination Stretch
- Putty Gripping
- Passive Elbow Extension
- Full Anterior Stretch
Villonodular Synovitis of the Forearm Phase II
- Full Anterior Stretch
- Wrist Curls
- Curl Press
- Wrist Pronation Supination
- Ulnar Radial Deviation
- Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Villonodular Synovitis of the Forearm Phase III
- Ulnar Radial Deviation
- Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
- Wrist Curls
- Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
- Rice Hand Opening Closing
- Eccentric Wrist Flexion
- Eccentric Wrist Extension
