Hip Labral Tear

Disease Definition

A hip labral tear involves the ring of cartilage, called the labrum, that follows the outside rim of the socket of your hip joint. The labrum acts like a rubber seal or gasket to help hold the ball at the top of your thighbone securely within your hip socket. Athletes who participate in such sports as ice hockey, soccer, football, golfing and ballet are at higher risk of developing a hip labral tear. Structural abnormalities of the hip also can lead to a hip labral tear.

Disease symptoms and Treatment

The Labrum acts as a seal which holds the thighbone. Athletes are prone to develope this complication. Locking, clicking or stiffness felt in the hip joint. The tretament depends upon the severity of the problem. The patient can visit the sport medicine physician for a very serious case Hip Arthroscopy is suggested.

Disease Statistics

As per the health report survey in united-states that around 3.1% of total Population having Hip labral tear Disorder in the country, it is approximately around 50% are effected from Hip labral tear united-states.