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

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Symptoms
Symptoms may include: Hip pain (on one side only; Limp; Thigh pain, in front and toward the middle; Knee pain; Low gr...
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Causes
Toxic synovitis is a frequent cause of limping with hip pain in children. It occurs in children prior to the onset of...
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Tests
Ultrasound of the hip; X-ray of the hip; ESR; Complete blood count (CBC. Other test occasionally done to rule out oth...
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Treatments
Treatment often includes limiting activity to make the child more comfortable. However, there is no danger associated...
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Risk Factors
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Complications
Toxic synovitis goes away on its own. There are no expected long-term complications.
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Prevention
  • No known prevention
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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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