Causes And Symptoms Of Snapping Hip Syndrome

Broken Cartilage Or Bone

Broken cartilage or bone can also produce a snapping sensation, typically due to falls and other traumatic injuries. To determine whether a patient has broken cartilage or a hip fracture, x-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and other imaging studies are needed. To repair broken cartilage or a fracture, surgery is generally recommended. In severe cases, patients may need a hip replacement, and this operation is carried out under general anesthesia. Following surgery, patients typically have several months of physical therapy to regain strength and learn how to use their new hip, and they will also be given pain medication to use at home. Some patients may need to have months of rehabilitation at a specialist facility.