The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage on the outside rim of the hip joint
socket that can be torn from injury, trauma, structural problems, or degenerative
issues. A healthy hip labrum serves to cushion the hip joint and act as
a rubber seal to hold the top of the thighbone in the hip socket as securely
as possible. Athletes who participate in sports such as ice hockey, soccer
and football are at higher risk of developing hip labral tears. It is
also possible for structural abnormalities of the hip such as femoroacetabular
impingement (FAI) or hip dysplasia to lead to a hip labral tear.
Some people have no signs or symptoms, of a hip labral tear, but you may
notice one or more of the following:
Hip or groin pain that worsens from standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods
Locking, clicking, or catching sensations in the affected hip
Stiffness of the hip joint
Pain in the groin or buttocks area
Feeling unsteady on your feet
What Does Hip Labral Repair Entail?
If symptoms persist after conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatory
medication, cortisone injections and physical therapy, your hip surgeon
may recommend hip surgery. Hip arthroscopy can repair the labrum by sewing
it together or by simply removing the damaged tissue from the area. Your
doctor may recommend hip labral repair to improve hip stability, function,
range of motion, and to improve hip pain symptoms. You may be encouraged
to have surgical treatment because hip labral tears do not heal well on
their own because the hip labrum has a limited blood supply, and it cannot
reattach itself and heal without surgical intervention.
You will be evaluated as a candidate for hip labrum repair and selected
if you are in good overall health and likely to have predictable surgical
results. Patients who suffer from
hip osteoarthritis in addition to a hip labral tear may undergo
total hip replacement surgery. A new hip may be more effective in alleviating pain and restoring hip function.
Do you have a painful hip conditions? Our hip surgeons at
Call Newport Orthopedic Institute are here to help.
Call (949) 722-7038 to make an appointment.
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Total Hip Replacement"Dr. Caillouette cares deeply for his patients and it shows with his team. His PA Cara is very caring and takes her time with you. His office staff and team have high regards for the doctor. Thank you so much to everyone who made my surgery a success!"Provider: James T Caillouette MD
Total Hip Replacement"I felt very comfortable with Dr Nassif. He answered all my questions. And I had complete confidence in him and the staff along the way."Provider: Nader A Nassif MD
Total Hip Replacement"Dr. Nassif is very attentive. The team around him is top notch. I have had almost daily interactions with his team and I have no doubt they are there if I need them."Provider: Nader A Nassif MD
Total Hip Replacement"I was treated with respect, compassion and transparency. Everyone on the team was extremely professional, and still very warm. I was thoroughly briefed on every aspect of my surgery, including being supplied with my surgical notes. Cara is very professio ..."Provider: James T Caillouette MD
Total Hip Replacement"Dr. Nassif is a great surgeon and great bedside manner. Very friendly. Communicated the options I had and when it was surgery time he explained the procedure. Never rushed. Always asked if I had questions. Great staff too."Provider: Nader A Nassif MD
Total Hip Replacement"I am overjoyed with the results. I appreciated the prompt responses from phone and email resources. I was happy with the efficiency of the office, and I loved being at Hoag Orthopedic Institute where I knew the chances of superbug infection were quite lo ..."Provider: James T Caillouette MD
Total Hip Replacement"Julie is great. She always has a solution for all my questions or problems. And she handles everything in a speedy fashion."Provider: James T Caillouette MD
Total Hip Replacement"Dr. Nassif and his staff are very good. Matt the MA, had a good understanding of my case and handled the details quickly and competently. Drew PA also responded to questions timely via e-mail. Thank you!"Provider: Nader A Nassif MD
Total Hip Replacement"I had a very positive experience with my hip replacement surgery. Everyone involved was very professional and the hospital was one of the best that I have ever had contact with."Provider: James T Caillouette MD
Total Hip Replacement"Dr. Nassif is very open to discussion about the procedure and does not question patients about their plans after surgery. Very polite, and extremely professional."Provider: Nader A Nassif MD
Total Hip Replacement"No surgical complications. Excellent nursing care at HOI. Dr. Caillouette's (Cara, etc) have been fantastic. I had minimal post surgical pain and I have been up and walking since the day after surgery. I have already recommended Dr. C to a friend of mine"Provider: James T Caillouette MD
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