What’s Synovitis—and How Sick Will It Make Lady Gaga?

Doctor’s Orders

Dr. Kent Sepkowitz on what’s strange about the diagnosis.

Published Feb. 14 2013 4:45AM EST

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Lady Gaga fans weren’t happy to learn a new word this week: “synovitis.” That’s the reason the Mother Monster gave for cancelling the remaining dates on the American leg of her global stadium tour.

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What’s Synovitis—and How Sick Will It Make Lady Gaga?

Dr. Kent Sepkowitz on what’s strange about the diagnosis.

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