Labral Tears (Hip)

Question 1

What can labral tears of the hip result from?

Answer 1

• Altered hip morphology (e.g.: FAI or dysplasia)
• Repetitive external rotational activities (associated with specific sports, i.e: football, hockey, golf, ballet)

Question 2

Labral tears are linked to the development of what?

Answer 2

Early onset of hip osteoarthritis

Question 3

Where is pain with a labral tear?

Answer 3

The groin with associated clicking, locking and catching (but pain can also be lateral or posterior)

Question 4

What would happen to the hip without the labrum?

Answer 4

Articular cartilage must withstand significant higher joint pressures and a greatly increased contact stress

Question 5

What is pain, due to a labral tear, often associated with?

Answer 5

• Prolonged sitting
• Impact + pivoting activities
• Night pain
• Weightbearing pain

Question 6

Would you expect a positive or negative FADDIR test with a labral tear?

Answer 6

Positive FADDIR test

Question 7

What are the functions of the labrum in the hip?

Answer 7

• Shock absorption
• Joint lubrication
• Pressure distribution
• Aid hip stability