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.
Purchase 3 Phases

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

Purchase Phase

  • Elbow Flexion Stretch
  • Elbow Supination Stretch
  • Putty Gripping
  • Passive Elbow Extension
  • Full Anterior Stretch

Villonodular Synovitis of the Forearm Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • 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

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension