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Acupuncture Effective in Treating Synovitis of the Knee

Synovitis, or inflammation of the synovial joints, is a common condition in the elderly and the middle aged. Although it usually affects the hip, synovitis can also occur in the knee. The most common type of knee synovitis is synovitis with effusion, sometimes referred to as "water on the knee," which creates swelling and can be quite painful, particularly during movement. Synovitis with effusion is usually treated with a combination of heat, liniments and other medications, but there is no definitive cure for the condition.

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