Transient Synovitis

Question 1

Transient synovitis is cause by temporary irritation and inflammation in the ____ ____ of the hip joint

Answer 1

synovial membrane

Question 2

Transient synovitis is the most common cause of hip pain in children aged _-__ years old

Answer 2

3-10

Question 3

What is transient synovitis associated with?

Answer 3

A recent viral upper respiratory tract infection

Question 4

If a child presents with joint pain and a fever, what should be done?

Answer 4

urgent management for septic arthritis

(Transient arthritis does no typically have a fever)

Question 5

How does transient synovitis present?

Answer 5

Limp
Refusal to weight bear
Groin or hip pain
Mild low grade temperature
Otherwise well
Following viral illness

Question 6

How is transient synovitis managed?

Answer 6

Symptomatic management with simple analgesia.
Safety net advice to attend A&E if develop a fever.
Follow up at 48 hours and 1 week to ensure symptoms improve/

Question 7

How long does transient synovitis last?

Answer 7

Typically symptoms improve after 24-48 hours.
Fully resolve within 1-2 weeks.

Question 8

Transient synovitis may recur in around __% of patients

Answer 8

20%