Labral Tears

Question 1

Describe

Answer 1

> Tear in cartilaginous rim around acetabulum

*Majority don’t have specific event or cause

Question 2

Associated with:

Answer 2

> end range motion
- hyperflexion
- hyperextension
- hyperabduction
- hyper external rotation
> Structural abnormality of hip
> usually damage to cartilage - chondral injury

Question 3

Treatment

Answer 3

> dependent on symptoms
> Physio - strengthening + education
> NSAIDs 
> Corticosteroid 
> Surgery