Labral Tear of the Hip Joint

What is a labral tear?

The socket of the hip joint that the thigh bone sits in is called the acetabulum. This is lined by a layer of cartilage called the labrum. The labrum supplies cushioning and support for the hip joint. A tear can occur in the labrum and is also known as a hip labral tear or acetabular labral tear.

Symptoms include:

• Pain in the hip or goin.
• A clicking or locking of the hip joint.
• Stiffness and restricted movment of the hip.

Causes of labral tears

• Trauma such as traffic accidents, collisions and bad falls.
• Twisting on a hip that has a lot of weight on it.
• Repetitive strain on the hip for example in golfers.

Treatment

• Treatment usually requires surgery.
• If left the injury could degenerate into a worn hip joint.