1. Long term occurrence of synovitis can result in degeneration of the joint. 2. There may be an effusion on ultrasound, similar to transient synovitis . 3. However, it cannot reliably distinguish between septic arthritis and transient synovitis . 4. In transient synovitis , the joint fluid will be clear. 5. The synovial membranes get irritated and synovitis occurs. 6. Vitalie died on 18 December 1875, at the age of 17, from tubercular synovitis . 7. Synovitis may occur in association with arthritis as well as lupus, gout, and other conditions.8. Ellison, who will be 31 next month, is bothered by chronic synovitis in his right ankle. 9. Notes : Minnesota forward Tom Hammonds was placed on the injured list with bilateral synovitis earlier in the day. 10. Consideration should also be given to Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis , in the setting of ulnar deviation and metacarpophalangeal synovitis.