Synovectomy of Hand Cost in India

The cost of hand synovectomy in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Synovectomy removes inflamed joint lining (synovium). In the hand and wrist, it is most often used in rheumatoid arthritis. A related operation, tenosynovectomy, clears inflamed tissue from around the tendons. The cost depends on:

• Number of joints or tendons treated
• Combined procedures: such as tendon repair or transfer.
• Anaesthesia: regional or general.
• Hand therapy

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) explains that medical management of rheumatoid arthritis comes first, usually with disease-modifying drugs managed by a rheumatologist. Surgery is mainly considered when joints are painfully damaged or tendons are at risk.

According to the AAOS, synovectomy may be effective if the disease is limited to the joint lining, and it is generally used in early rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation can return without ongoing medical treatment.

In the hand and wrist, inflamed tissue around tendons can weaken them. The AAOS describes tenosynovectomy as a way to prevent tendon ruptures. Related operations include:

• Releasing tight tendon tunnels: to free tendons that are catching.
• Tendon repair or transfer: if a tendon has already ruptured.
• Joint fusion: the most common rheumatoid arthritis operation in the hand and foot, for joints that are badly damaged.

Recovery depends on the joints and tendons treated. A bandage or splint may be used at first, followed by hand therapy to restore movement and reduce stiffness.

Because the underlying disease continues, people usually remain under the care of a rheumatologist after surgery. Your hand surgeon will explain the expected benefit and risks for your hand.