Snapping Hip Syndrome (SHS), known also as Clicking Hip or Coxa Saltans is a disorder of the hip that results in noise on movement and sometimes pain.
What is Snapping Hip Syndrome?
This term refers to clicking, snapping or clunking sensations arising around the hip joint. There are many possible causes. One of the commonest is cavitation – the formation of a vacuum in the hip joint, with a resultant popping sensation – this is the same phenomenon that causes cracking of the knuckles. Other potential causes are a torn hip labrum and tendons or scar tissue passing over a bony prominence.
What are the symptoms of Snapping Hip Syndrome (SHS)?
The commonest symptoms are a click, clunk or snap arising from the hip. If a tight band of scar tissue rubs over the bony prominence on the outside of the hip, some people can worry that their hip is popping out of the joint (dislocating). Of course, to dislocate your own natural hip is very unusual and usually requires a large amount of energy such as a car crash. There may or may not be pain associated with the clicking/clunking/snapping sensation.
How is Snapping Hip Syndrome (SHS) diagnosed?
As there are many potential causes, a detailed discussion and examination with a specialist is required. X-rays, an MRI scan or an ultrasound scan may be advised to confirm the diagnosis.
How is Snapping Hip Syndrome (SHS) treated?
If there is no pain, then no treatment may be necessary. If the symptoms are painful or distracting then depending on the cause, a course of physiotherapy, injections or keyhole surgery may be offered.
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury or is experiencing pain in their hand or wrist and would like a consultant-led review, please contact us. Grosvenor Orthopaedics have extensive experience in the treatment of this condition with excellent patient outcomes.
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Hip care at Grosvenor Orthopaedics is led by Mr Simon Newman, Mr Chethan Jayaden, Mr Emeka Oragui and Mr Mark Webb. They are further supported by the orthopaedic team including other consultant surgeons, nurses and care staff. We perform over 300 hip replacements each year but offer a broad range of hip treatments to patients both young and old.
Our team are well placed to manage and treat a diverse range of hip problems utilising cutting edge diagnostic technology and treatment approaches, both surgical and conservative. Below is an overview of some of the conditions we treat but for a more thorough understanding please contact our team here
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Thank you for taking great care of me throughout the whole operation process! My recovery has been much faster than anticipated and I am pain free after such a long time!