Labral Tear
A labral tear is a tearing of the labrum (a thick cuff of fibrous tissue that surrounds the hip socket). The labrum cushions the hip joint and provides a smooth surface for the head of the femur to glide within the socket.
Minor labral tears may cause no symptoms while some tears can cause a locking or catching sensation in the joint during certain movements. A torn labrum can interfere with the normal range of motion in the hip joint.
Labral tears are typically caused by physical activity, especially activities with repetitive motion. They can also be caused by trauma to the hip or diseases that injure the bone or cartilate in the hip joint.
Treatment Options for Labral Tear
- Physical therapy
- Corticosteroid injections
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Arthroscopic surgery
