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Snapping Hip Syndrome
Snapping hip syndrome is a condition in which you hear or feel a snapping sound in the hip while swinging your legs, running, walking, or while getting up from a chair. Movement of the muscles or tendons over a bony protrusion in the hip region gives rise to the snapping sound, which can occur in the back, front, or side of the hip. While it is usually painless and harmless, some individuals may also experience pain and weakness from the condition. People who are involved in activities with repeated bending, such as certain sports or types of dancing, are most vulnerable, and snapping hip may affect their performance. Sometimes the syndrome can lead to bursitis, which is a painful swelling of the fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the hip joint.
What Can Cause Snapping Hip Syndrome?
The most common cause of snapping hip syndrome is tightness in the muscles and tendons surrounding the hip. Sometimes, a loose piece of cartilage, a cartilage tear, or pieces of broken cartilage or bone in the joint space can lead to the snapping sound. This may also lock the hip, causing disability along with the pain. However, this is less common.
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR SNAPPING HIP SYNDROME
As with most orthopedic conditions, patients will often begin with a combination of physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, ice and rest (and in some cases, steroid injections).
When these methods are no longer effective, Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics offers the latest in cutting-edge treatments to reduce pain and get you back to the activities you enjoy. Some of these innovative alternatives to surgery include Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine treatments, such as:
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: Use your own platelets to reduce inflammation and accelerate healing.
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Prolotherapy: Uses dextrose (sugar water) in place of steroid to reduce pain and promote healing.
See the full list of conditions and treatments offered at Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics.
READ MORE ABOUT SNAPPING HIP SYNDROME
The hip is an important joint that helps us walk, run, and jump. The ball-and-socket joint in the hip is formed between the round end of the femur (thighbone) and the cup-shaped socket of the acetabulum (part of the hip bone). Patients who perform frequent, heavy activity can develop snapping hip syndrome. Dr. Kanaan will discuss your medical history and symptoms with you and then conduct a physical examination to detect the exact cause of the snapping (you may be asked to reproduce the snapping sound by moving your hip in different directions). Imaging tests may be ordered by your doctor to rule out bone and joint problems. Rest and modification of activities may be initially suggested by your doctor, followed by conservative therapeutic options.
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