Hip Labral Tear
Description
If your hip joint hurts, or if it catches or clicks when you move your leg, you may have a torn labrum. That’s a rim of tissue that surrounds the hip’s socket. It helps to deepen the socket and cushion the joint. A torn labrum can keep the hip joint from working smoothly.
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Hip Labral Tear
Causes & Triggers
You can tear a labrum during athletic activity. It can happen if you play football, soccer, golf or hockey. It can also be a problem for ballet dancers. In some people, labral tears are linked to problems with the shape of the hip joint. And, a labral tear can also develop if your hip joint has degenerated because of osteoarthritis.
- Anatomical abnormality
- Injury (especially sports related)
- Sudden twisting motion
- Trauma (especially motor vehicle accident)
Signs & Symptoms
A torn labrum can cause pain in your groin or in the front of your hip. Your hip may hurt when you are active. You may also notice a catching or a clicking sensation in the joint when you move it.
- Catching
- Clicking
- Limited range of motion
- Locking
- Pain (especially hip, pelvis, back)
- Stiffness
Tips & Treatment
Treatment options may include medications and physical therapy. If these aren’t helpful, you may benefit from surgery. Your healthcare provider can create a plan that’s right for you.
- This condition is more common in athletes, especially those with repetitive hip rotation, such as hockey, soccer, football and golf.
- Non-surgical treatments may include activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroid injections and physical therapy.
- Surgical repair or removal may be an option, depending on the nature and severity of the tear.
