Snapping hip caused by a venous hemangioma of the gluteus maximus muscle

Description: Snapping hip, or coxa saltans, is defined as a clinical condition where a usually painful, audible snap occurs during hip flexion and extension. Its causes can be divided into external, internal or intra-articular origin. Accurate diagnosis is a prerequisite to successful treatment. We report a rare cause of snapping hip which is different from any previously reported cases.
Snapping hip caused by a venous hemangioma of the gluteus maximus muscle: a case report. Lin CL, Huang MT, Lin CJ. J Med Case Reports. 2008 Dec 16;2:386.