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The snapping hip. Treatment by Z-plasty.
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|March 1, 1991
Summary
A novel Z-plasty technique effectively treats snapping hip syndrome caused by iliotibial tract tightness. This surgical approach provided successful relief from snapping in all six patients studied.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Snapping hip syndrome is often caused by tight structures around the hip joint.
- The iliotibial tract is a common source of tightness leading to anterior hip pain and snapping.
- Current treatment options may not fully address the underlying band tightness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a new Z-plasty surgical technique.
- To address snapping hip syndrome specifically caused by iliotibial tract band tightness.
- To assess the efficacy and outcomes of this Z-plasty method.
Main Methods:
- A Z-plasty incision was utilized to release the tight band in the iliotibial tract.
- Eight hips in six patients diagnosed with snapping hip were treated using this technique.
- Patient outcomes were assessed at follow-up.
Main Results:
- All eight hips treated showed a successful clinical outcome.
- Patients experienced complete relief from the snapping sensation.
- No complications were reported in the follow-up period.
Conclusions:
- The described Z-plasty method is a safe and effective treatment for snapping hip.
- This technique successfully addresses the causative tight band in the iliotibial tract.
- Z-plasty offers a promising surgical solution for refractory snapping hip syndrome.