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  • Sports Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Snapping hip syndrome (SHS) is characterized by an audible or palpable snapping sensation during hip movement.
  • It can be caused by various anatomical structures within the hip and medial thigh compartments.
  • While often asymptomatic, SHS can cause significant pain and functional limitation in some individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of snapping hip syndrome.
  • To discuss the diverse etiologies and outline management strategies from conservative to surgical interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on snapping hip syndrome.
  • Analysis of diagnostic modalities, including physical examination and advanced imaging.
  • Evaluation of conservative and surgical treatment approaches.

Main Results:

  • Advances in imaging techniques aid in the diagnosis and management of SHS.
  • Arthroscopic procedures are increasingly utilized for recalcitrant SHS due to their minimally invasive nature.
  • Both internal and external SHS share similar management principles, though surgical approaches may differ.

Conclusions:

  • Snapping hip syndrome can be classified as external or internal, with distinct underlying anatomical causes.
  • Conservative management, including physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications, is the first line of treatment.
  • Surgical intervention, particularly arthroscopy, offers effective solutions for persistent symptomatic cases, leading to improved outcomes.