coxa saltans; snapping hip; iliopsoas tendonitis; dancer's hip

Introduction

associated with greater trochanteric pain syndrome

Clinical manifestations

• a snapping sensation is felt when the hip is flexed & extended
  • due to iliotibial tract or other tendons sliding over greater trochanter
• audible snapping or popping
• pain or discomfort often decreases with rest

Management

• see tendonitis

More general terms

• tendonitis (tendon injury)
• greater trochanteric pain syndrome