Snapping or Clicking Hip

Some patients complain of a clunking, clicking or snapping hip. This represents a painless but annoying problem.

The usual causes are a taut iliotibial band (tendon or tensor fascia femoris) slipping backwards and forwards over the prominence of the greater trochanter or joint laxity.

Treatment

The two basics of treatment are:

• explanation and reassurance

• exercises to stretch the iliotibial band