Unilateral Out Toeing Gait

19th September 2017:

This week we look at Transient Synovitis – one of the commonest cause of unilateral gait abnormality in the age group of 2-6 years.
Features are: Usually reactive, Typical unilateral Out-toeing gait (Unilateral Charlie Chaplin) about one-two weeks after fever/ URTI / rash / loose motions / any viral infection. At presentation the child may be afebrile / playful / non-Irritable.

No antibiotics, no steroids are needed to treat Transient Synovitis of Hip. Just anti-inflammatory medicines and rest are enough.


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