Why the study?
Does transient synovitis increase the risk of developing Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in children?
Population
51 children, alongside a literature review of 455 cases of transient synovitis.
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports expectant management of transient synovitis; leaves open whether protracted symptoms warrant targeted Perthes surveillance.
Does transient synovitis increase the risk of developing Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in children?
Transient synovitis is a benign condition, and Legg-Calve-Perthes disease typically only develops in children with protracted symptoms.
Mukamel et al. (1985) studied this question.
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