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Efficacy of surgery for internal snapping hip
E W Kroger1, M J Griesser, G P Kolovich
1Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, United States.
International Journal of Sports Medicine
|June 7, 2013
Summary
Surgical treatment for internal snapping hip syndrome effectively improves symptoms for most patients. Arthroscopic approaches, often addressing intra-articular hip pathology, show fewer complications than open surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Hip Arthroscopy
Background:
- Internal snapping hip syndrome involves the iliopsoas tendon.
- Treatment options include open and arthroscopic iliopsoas release.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of open and arthroscopic iliopsoas release for internal snapping hip syndrome.
- To assess the role of intra-articular pathology in internal snapping hip.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 12 reports from 4 databases.
- Data tabulation on surgical procedures and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Surgical intervention improves symptoms in most patients with internal snapping hip.
- Arthroscopic release is linked to fewer complications than open release.
- Intra-articular pathology is frequently associated with snapping hip syndrome.
Conclusions:
- Arthroscopic iliopsoas release may be advantageous due to lower complication rates.
- Internal snapping hip may often stem from underlying intra-articular hip pathology.
- Further research is needed to compare surgical versus non-surgical treatments.
