Snap hip (Latin: coxa saltans) is a rare orthopedic disease of the hip. In some cases it is also referred to as “Amon’s snapping hip”, although it is the same clinical picture. As a sign of a snapping hip, movements in the hip usually result in a palpable and audible “snapping” with possible additional pain. … Snapping hip
Diagnostics The diagnosis of snapping hip or coxa saltans can be made by a clinical examination of the patient. The hip is moved by the examiner until the symptoms appear. A palpation of the hip region is also necessary in order not to overlook an accompanying bursitis at the hip (Bursitis subcutanea trochanterica). In this … Diagnostics | Snapping hip
