Transient
synovitis of hip usually affects children below the age of 5 years, caused by a
fall, un noticd trauma or unaccustomed physical exercise.The child limps, may
have slight rise of temperature & be irritable. Affected
children are not acutely ill and can
move the hip, but with some
degree of stiffness. An effusion may
be seen on ultrasound images and
the condition is usually self -
limiting. They respond to
non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs well.
These children should not be
allowed to bear weight on the affected limb for 2-3 wks. as they run the risk
of avascular necrosis (AVN)of femoral head later in life.
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