Extra-articular Snapping Hip: A Literature Review

摘要: Context:Snapping hip, or coxa saltans, is a vague term used to describe palpable auditory snapping with hip movements. As increasing attention paid intra-articular pathologies such as acetabular labral tears, it important be able identify and understand the extra-articular causes of hip.Evidence AcquisitionThe search terms sultans were in PubMed locate suitable studies any publication date (ending date, November 2008).Results:Extra-articular may caused laterally by iliotibial band anteriorly iliopsoas tendon. Snapping tendon usually requires contraction flexors difficult differentiate from snapping. Dynamic ultrasound can help detect abrupt translation during movement, noninvasively supporting diagnosis hip. The majority cases resolve conservative treatment, which includes avoidance ag...