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[Internal coxa saltans in total hip arthroplasty. Case report]
1Clínica de Cadera, Centro de Cirugía Ortopédica de Alta Especialidad, Hospital Angeles Mocel, México D.F. sla@prodigy.net.mx
Acta Ortopedica Mexicana
|April 10, 2010
Summary
Snapping hip after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is uncommon, especially the internal type. This paper clarifies its distinction from chronic groin pain, aiding diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Coxa saltans (snapping hip) is a recognized coxofemoral pathology.
- Internal snapping hip is less common than external, and rare post-total hip arthroplasty (THA).
- It is often misdiagnosed as chronic groin pain following THA.
Observation:
- This paper presents a case of internal snapping hip after THA.
- It highlights clinical differences between snapping hip and chronic groin pain.
- Anatomical considerations of the iliopsoas complex and its relation to the hip joint are discussed.
Findings:
- The study reviews the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of internal snapping hip post-THA.
- It examines the role of implant malpositioning in the condition.
- Diagnostic and treatment modalities are evaluated.
Implications:
- Improved recognition of internal snapping hip in THA patients.
- Differential diagnosis between snapping hip and groin pain is crucial.
- Understanding anatomical variations and implant positioning aids management.