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Toxic synovitis

Alternative Names:

Synovitis - toxic; Transient synovitis

Treatment:

Treatment often includes limiting activity to make the child more comfortable. However, there is no danger associated with performing normal activities. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) may be prescribed to reduce pain.

Expectations (prognosis):

The hip pain goes away within 7 - 10 days.

Complications:

Toxic synovitis goes away on its own. There are no expected long-term complications.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your child's health care provider if your child has unexplained hip pain or a limp, with or without associated fever.

If your child has a diagnosis of toxic synovitis you should call if the hip pain persists longer than 10 days, if the pain gets worse or if a high fever develops.

Review Date: 9/21/2006
Reviewed By: Jeffrey Kauffman, MD, Sacramento Knee and Sports Medicine, Sacramento, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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