Labral Tears (Hip) Flashcards
What can labral tears of the hip result from?
- Altered hip morphology (e.g.: FAI or dysplasia)
- Repetitive external rotational activities (associated with specific sports, i.e: football, hockey, golf, ballet)
Labral tears are linked to the development of what?
Early onset of hip osteoarthritis
How can labral tears occur?
Altered hip morphology
(e.g.: FAI or dysplasia or repetitive external rotational activities associated with specific sports such as football, hockey, golf and ballet)
Where is pain with a labral tear?
The groin with associated clicking, locking and catching (but pain can also be lateral or posterior)
What would happen to the hip without the labrum?
Articular cartilage must withstand significant higher joint pressures and a greatly increased contact stress
What is pain, due to a labral tear, often associated with?
- Prolonged sitting
- Impact + pivoting activities
- Night pain
- Weightbearing pain
What are the functions of the labrum?
- Shock absorption
- Joint lubrication
- Pressure distribution
- Aiding hip stability
Would you expect a positive or negative FADDIR test with a labral tear?
Positive FADDIR test
What are the functions of the labrum in the hip?
- Shock absorption
- Joint lubrication
- Pressure distribution
- Aid hip stability
