Labral Tears of the Hip

The hip labral tear is mainly caused by the action of an external force on the fully extended and outwardly turned hip. Oftentimes, the patient can point to a specific injury, such as a fall or twisting of a leg, prior to the onset of aching. The diagnosis of a hip labral tear is often overlooked, and people seek treatment for a “groin sprain,” which is actually a hip labral tear.

A ruptured acetabular lip causes mechanical obstacles to movements in the hip joint, which is manifested by aching in the groin or buttock, an arc covering the hip joint from the outside. The aching is often associated with clicking or a sensation of obstruction in the hip joint.

The hip labral tear is often associated with mechanical symptoms such as clicking or a sensation of an obstruction in the joint. As with other diseases of the hip joint, aching can radiate (radiate) down the leg, usually along the front, less often along the inner thigh to the knee. Treatment is absolutely essential in this condition.

Aching can be of a different nature and range from mild, dull, exertion-induced aching that subside during rest, to severe and constant aching that severely restricts daily activities. Few people who are sick have severe limp or need crutches, but they try to avoid certain postures and movements (mainly hip flexion, abduction, and rotation) that cause aching.