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Toxic Synovitis Learning Center

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Toxic synovitis is a condition affecting children that causes hip pain and limping.Toxic synovitis is a frequent cause of limping with hip pain in children. It occurs in children prior to the onset of puberty and is a t...

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Symptoms
Symptoms may include:Hip pain (on one side only)LimpThigh pain, in front and toward the middleKnee painLow grade feve...
Causes
Toxic synovitis is a frequent cause of limping with hip pain in children. It occurs in children prior to the onset o...
Tests
Ultrasound of the hipX-ray of the hipESRComplete blood count (CBC) Other test occasionally done to rule out other ca...
Treatments
Treatment often includes limiting activity to make the child more comfortable. However, there is no danger associate...
Complications
Toxic synovitis goes away on its own. There are no expected long-term complications.
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your child's health care provider if your child has unexplained hip pain or a limp, with...

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