Hip stability is critical for runners. It helps enforce proper biomechanics as you repeatedly land on a single leg, reducing risk of injury throughout your lower body. And the labrum, a ring of strong ...

When hip or shoulder pain disrupts your life, the cause could be a labral tear. But what does that mean? Orthopedic surgeon Stephen Aoki, MD, breaks down what a labral tear is, how this injury happens ...

This week we are going to discuss a condition that is sometimes missed on a clinical exam but is very important to identify in order to prescribe proper treatment—the labral tear of the hip. Labral ...

Treating a hip labral tear stops further damage and helps restore movement. Hip pain and limited movement are common symptoms of a hip labral tear. If conservative treatments don't work, surgery might ...

Dec. 5, 2003 (Chicago) -- When a patient who plays golf frequently complains of hip pain, it may due to tears in the labral cartilage rather than to arthritis, as it is commonly diagnosed, according ...

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The acetabular labrum is a ring of protective cartilage. It lines the rim of your hip socket (acetabulum). Your acetabular labrum holds your thigh bone securely in the joint, which allows flexibility ...