Toxic synovitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for toxic synovitis?
A
Transient synovitis
Also referred to as transient synovitis in medical literature.
2
Q
What are the common symptoms of toxic synovitis?
A
Hip inflammation/pain in a child after a viral infection
Symptoms typically follow a recent viral illness.
3
Q
What findings make septic arthritis more likely than toxic synovitis?
A
Leukocytosis and inability to bear weight. Hard questions
will not mention warmth or redness as ways to differentiate. Fever can present in both.
4
Q
Can fever be present in toxic synovitis or septic arthritis?
A
Both
Fever can occur in both conditions, complicating diagnosis.
5
Q
What is the primary treatment for toxic synovitis?
A
NSAIDs (ibuprofen)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the recommended treatment.
