[Transient synovitis of the hip joint in children]

The character of the clinical course and outcome of transitory synovitis of the hip joint (TSHJ) in 89 patients have confirmed the working hypothesis concerning the role of viruses in the appearance of TSHJ. Active treatment of patients including the paracentetic decompression of the damaged hip joint abolishes the excessive intra-articular pressure, pain syndrome, prevents disturbances of blood circulation of the femur head.