What is transient synovitis of the hip?
Transient synovitis of the hip, also called toxic synovitis, is a disease that affects children, especially those between the ages of three and eight. This disease causes pain in the hip or groin area and limping. It is caused by inflammation of the synovial membrane, which surrounds the hip joint.
Treatment usually includes limiting physical activity.
What are the symptoms of transient synovitis of the hip?
The main symptoms that may appear are:
- Hip pain (on one side only).
- Limping
- Knee pain
- Pain in the thigh, in the front and toward the middle
- Low grade fever, less than 38°C
Other than these symptoms, the child usually does not appear sick.
What is the treatment of transient synovitis of the hip?
Treatment usually includes limiting physical activity to make the child more comfortable, although there is no danger associated with normal activities. The specialist may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce pain. The pain disappears spontaneously in 7-10 days and long-term complications are rare.