psoas tendon

Internal snapping hip

Cause

 

Movement of iliopsoas tendon over femoral head / iliofemoral ridge / iliofemoral ligament

 

Can be seen following THA with cup impingement

 

Symptoms

 

Audible or palpable snap in the groin

 

Hip moves

- from flexed / abducted / externally rotated position

- to extended / internally rotated position

 

Incidence

 

10% of the population - usually painless