Toxic synovitis

Alternative names:

synovitis - toxic

Treatment:

Treatment often includes decreased activity, and occasionally bedrest for a few days may be recommended. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) may be given to reduce pain and speed healing.

Expectations (prognosis):

The hip pain resolves within a week to 10 days.

Complications:

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease may develop in a small percentage of children who have toxic synovitis.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your child has unexplained hip pain and 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.