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. 1991 Mar;73(2):253-4.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.73B2.2005149.

The snapping hip. Treatment by Z-plasty

C G Brignall  1 , G D Stainsby
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The snapping hip. Treatment by Z-plasty

C G Brignall et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1991 Mar.

Abstract

We describe a new method of Z-plasty for the snapping hip caused by a tight band in the iliotibial tract. Eight hips in six patients were treated by this method and at follow-up all had a successful result, with relief of snapping.

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