Snapping hip syndrome

From greek.doctor
  • Snapping hip syndrome = coxa saltans
  • A condition characterised by a snapping sensation felt in the hip
  • May or may not be audible, may or may not cause pain
  • Three types
    • External snapping hip
      • Caused by iliotibial tract sliding over greater trochanter
      • Often visible
    • Internal snapping hip
      • Caused by iliopsoas tendon sliding over femoral head or other structures
      • Often not visible, but is audible
    • Intra-articular snapping hip
      • Caused by loose bodies in the hip joint
  • Treatment
    • Internal and external types usually don’t require treatment
      • If painful, the anatomic structure which causes the snapping can be incised
    • Intra-articular type can be repaired by hip arthroscopy