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What is the cure for snapping hip syndrome?

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Food for thought - : "although early research suggested the iliotibial band produced injury by snapping back and forth over the lateral femoral condyle (traumatizing the bursa trapped beneath), more recent research confirms that this theory is invalid" and in fact... Please see link for more info -.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: The hope would be that it would respond to something non operative, the most common of which is physical therapy. If not, a very small percentage of patients require surgery for the "cure."

Answered 6/5/2017

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