Suggest Treatment For Labral Tear Of The Hip

Posted on Tue, 10 Oct 2017

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Question : What is a laba tear on the hips? I'm not sure of the word "Laba". I wasn't sure of the pronunciation.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Labral tear definition,causes,symptoms provided herewith .

Detailed Answer:
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I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Labrum of hip is fibrocartilagenous rim that surrounds the hip joint .
It`s functions are to - give stability to hip joint .
- seals the joint , deepens the socket and protects it by
reducing forces transmitted to joint .

* Reasons of Labral tear
- mechanical injury as accident or other
- fall
- collision
- others

* Symptoms of Labral tear
- Pain involving front or side of the hip , groin , less commonly buttock
- Many times difficulty in running , walking .
- Sensations of click , sometimes lock or catch inside the hip joint .

* Diagnosis is confirmatory by MRI examination .

Hope this clears your doubt . Let me know if you have any other specific questions.
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards dear take care .

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