Synovial Bursa

Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs located in various parts of the body. They play an important role in protecting joints from injury and damage, as well as allowing joint movement.

The bursa is a fold of connective tissue that surrounds the joint and protects it from external influences. They contain fluid that lubricates and nourishes the joint and helps it move more smoothly and efficiently.

There are many bursae in the human body. Some are located around large joints, such as the knee or elbow, and others are located around small joints, such as the knuckles of the fingers or toes.

One of the most famous synovial bursae is Burda's bursa, which is located on the front surface of the knee. It plays an important role in maintaining knee stability and protecting it from injury.

In addition, bursae can also be used to store medications or other substances that need to be transported to their destination. For example, in medicine, bursae are used to deliver drugs to affected areas of the skin or mucous membranes.

In general, the bursae are an important element of the human musculoskeletal system and play an important role in ensuring its normal functioning.

In the human body, bursae are not as common as in animals. But as soon as one of its samples becomes the object of attention of surgeons or therapists, the name becomes a fairly common concept in medical terminology, gaining popularity not only among doctors, but also among ordinary people.

What is a synovial bursa and what are the reasons for its formation?

Initially, this term denoted the non-articular connective tissue that appeared in place of the periosteal flap for its additional fixation on the bone. The cells of this tissue have the ability to constantly regenerate. This process leads to the synthesis of a large number of different types of fibers, as well as specific compounds responsible for participation in the formation of the following synovial bursae. After the body has formed a sufficient amount of connective non-articular tissue, the formation of a synovial and connective tissue layer occurs at the site of attachment. As a result of the breakthrough, a pathological synovial cyst (synovioma) is formed. But such contents in themselves do not bring any discomfort to the patient. And in the vast majority of cases, they heal without any treatment, especially if they bulge outward.

Acquired synoviomas occur at any age, have different sizes and differ from congenital ones in that their walls do not grow together, for example, fibrous or serous tissue. Often after the capsule ruptures, synovial fluid drains into underlying cavities such as the forearm, lower leg, or knee. Also, synoviomatosis can have the character of a progressive syndrome with the formation of many small cavities