ABOUT US
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Shoulder and Knee Specialist
HIP LABRAL TEAR KANDIL NOTES
INTRODUCTION​
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The hip labrum is a piece of connective tissue in the hip joint that acts a socket deepener and stabilizer of the hip
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Any injury to the labrum has the potential to break the suction seal of the hip joint, leading to pain and instability
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Hip labral tears can occur in patients of all ages
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More commonly, hip labral tears are found in females
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Some hip labral tears are asymptomatic and found in otherwise healthy patients with no history of injury or trauma
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92%: An MRI Arthrogram is 92% sensitive at detecting hip labral tears
CAUSES
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Hip labral tears can occur in patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), which is caused by repetitive bumping of the hip bone (proximal femur) on the socket (acetabulum)
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Patients with hip dysplasia are also more likely to have labral tears than the average person
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Common in active young adults participating in sports, but can occur in any patient regardless of activity level
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
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Hip pain and snapping
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Vague pain in the front of the hip/groin area
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Pain is usually worse after activity but can also be present at rest
TREATMENT​​
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Treatment of hip labral tears is centered around a physical therapy and home exercise program focused on stabilization of the muscles around the hip and avoiding positions of impingement
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Anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen are oftentimes helpful as an adjunct to other treatments
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Corticosteroid injections can help decrease inflammation often associated with labral tears
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Surgery is indicated in patients who fail conservative management and consists of arthroscopic labral repair or debridement, depending on type and size of tear
PREVENTION
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The best way to prevent this condition is to avoid repetitive activities that cause hip impingement or instability