Learn About Toxic Synovitis

What is the definition of Toxic Synovitis?

Toxic synovitis is a condition affecting children that causes hip pain and limping.

What are the alternative names for Toxic Synovitis?

Synovitis - toxic; Transient synovitis

What are the causes of Toxic Synovitis?

Toxic synovitis occurs in children before puberty. It usually affects children from 2 to 12 years old. It is a type of inflammation of the hip. Its cause is not known. Boys are affected more often than girls. It can also occur after a common cold or viral infection.

What are the symptoms of Toxic Synovitis?

Symptoms may include:

  • Hip pain (on one side only)
  • Limp
  • Thigh pain, in front and toward the middle of the thigh
  • Knee pain
  • Low-grade fever, less than 101°F (38.33°C)
  • Child only walking on toes and refusing to walk normally

Aside from the hip discomfort, the child does not usually appear ill.

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What are the current treatments for Toxic Synovitis?

Treatment often includes limiting activity to make the child more comfortable. But, there is no danger with normal activities. Your child's health care provider may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce pain.

Who are the top Toxic Synovitis Local Doctors?
Experienced in Toxic Synovitis
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
Experienced in Toxic Synovitis
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

Select Rehabilitation LLC

2600 Compass Rd, 
Glenview, IL 
 (1.5 mi)
Experience:
21+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Nicky Leung is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Leung has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Toxic Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Leung is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Toxic Synovitis
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
Experienced in Toxic Synovitis
Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

Illinois Bone And Joint Institute LLC

9000 Waukegan Rd, 
Morton Grove, IL 
 (2.6 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Craig Phillips is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Phillips and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Toxic Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Tennis Elbow, and Fasciotomy.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Toxic Synovitis
Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
Experienced in Toxic Synovitis
Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

Illinois Bone And Joint Institute LLC

7435 W Talcott Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
 (6.3 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Brian Mccall is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mccall and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Toxic Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mccall is currently accepting new patients.

What is the outlook (prognosis) for Toxic Synovitis?

The hip pain goes away within 7 to 10 days.

What are the possible complications of Toxic Synovitis?

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

When should I contact a medical professional for Toxic Synovitis?

Contact your child's provider for an appointment if:

  • Your child has unexplained hip pain or a limp, with or without a fever
  • Your child has been diagnosed with toxic synovitis and the hip pain lasts for longer than 10 days, the pain gets worse, or a high fever develops
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Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: August 30, 2023
Published By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

What are the references for this article ?

Sankar WN, Winell JJ, Horn BD, Wells L. The hip. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, Shah SS, Tasker RC, Wilson KM, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 698.

Singer NG, Onel KB. Evaluation of children with rheumatologic complaints. In: Hochberg MC, Gravallese EM, Smolen JS, van der Heijde D, Weinblatt ME, Weisman MH, eds. Rheumatology. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023:chap 103.