Villonodular Synovitis of the Lower Leg and Knee

Definition:
Proliferation of synovial tissue of the head neck and spine, composed of synovial villi and fibrous nodules infiltrated by giant cells and macrophages.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Pain in the knee, especially with movement
  • Sudden onset
  • Loss of ROM in the knee
  • Knee feels warm to touch
Causes
  • Idiopathic
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Core stabilization exercises
Villonodular Synovitis of the Lower Leg and Knee Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Ice The Knee
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Heel Slides
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Heel Raises

Villonodular Synovitis of the Lower Leg and Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Sit Up Squat
  • Step Throughs
  • Gait II
  • Step Ups
  • Step Overs

Villonodular Synovitis of the Lower Leg and Knee Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump