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Toxic Synovitis

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...

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Risk Factors

Children

Complications

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

Prevention

No known prevention

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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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