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Word of the Day: Transient Synovitis of the Hip (Medical)

Monday, August 25th, 2008 | Word of the Day |

From Family Doctor:

What is transient synovitis of the hip?
Transient synovitis of the hip is an inflammation and swelling of the tissues around the hip joint. Usually only one hip is affected. This condition is called “transient” because it lasts only a short time. Transient synovitis of the hip is the most common cause of sudden hip pain in children.

Transient synovitis of the hip usually occurs in children between 3 and 10 years old. Sometimes it occurs in children younger than 3. It is more common in boys than in girls.

Our three year old had this last week, and it was no fun. Luckily it passed in a little more than 24 hours.

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