Can a hip labral tear cause other problems?

In either case, if left untreated these conditions can lead to reinjury and, over time, osteoarthritis, and ultimately hip replacement. With every labral tear, we take the time to evaluate the anatomy and structure of your hip joint to determine if there is an underlying cause for your injury.

What are long term effects of torn hip labrum?

A tear in your labrum can cause pain and instability in your hip, damage other tissue and cartilage in your joint, and lead to osteoarthritis over time.

What happens if you don't fix a torn hip labrum?

Complications. If a labral tear is left untreated, it will lead to ongoing and worsening pain. A normal labrum is important to the normal function of the hip joint. A torn labrum leads to cartilage damage and eventual arthritis of the hip joint.

Can a hip labral tear affect your back?

Some patients may also have pain radiating to the back or side which often gets worse when flexing the hip forward.

Can a hip labral tear cause pain down the leg?

Symptoms of a labral tear: Pain from a hip labral tear is most often felt near the groin in the front of the hip. Sometimes, patients will feel pain at the side and behind the hip joint, and this pain may radiate down the thigh.

Hip Labral Tear: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Is hip labrum surgery worth it?

Surgery is not always required or recommended for a labrum tear. A person's age, the extent of the injury, and overall hip health are factors to consider. Surgery is not typically recommended for people ages 40 and up. This is because a hip labrum tear is often an early sign of arthritis.

What aggravates a hip labral tear?

Many patients with labral tears describe a constant dull pain with intermittent episodes of sharp pain that worsens with activity. Walking, pivoting, prolonged sitting, and impact activities, such as running, often aggravate symptoms.

What should I avoid if I have a hip labral tear?

What Should be Avoided with a Hip Labral Tear? Positions of pain such as excessive hip extension, jumping and pivoting should be avoided as it can cause impingement of the hip joint and spasm of the surrounding musculature.

Does labral tear lead to hip replacement?

Total hip replacement may be recommended if hip osteoarthritis is present in addition to a hip labral tear. A new hip may dramatically improve your quality of life by alleviating pain and restoring function and a full range of motion.

Can you make a labral hip tear worse?

If you have a hip labral tear, hip pain or discomfort may get worse when you bend, move or rotate the hip, or exercise or play sports.

Can you live without hip labrum surgery?

Fortunately, most hip labral tears can be effectively treated without surgery. Depending on the severity of the injury, a hip labral tear can be a serious condition, leading to joint instability and the possibility of future injuries down the road.

Can you live with a hip labral tear?

Simply put, a hip labral tear will not heal without surgical treatment. However, many less severe hip labral tears can be managed for years, sometimes even indefinitely, with nonsurgical treatment.

Will a cortisone shot help a torn hip labrum?

A shot of cortisone (steroid) will not heal a torn hip labrum. It may relieve pain in the hip for days, weeks, or sometimes months, but it does not have a long-lasting benefit. Some patients may overuse a torn labrum in the hip following pain relief, leading to further damage over time.

Can a hip labral tear be debilitating?

When the labrum tears, it can cause pain and hip instability. A torn labrum also increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis of the hip, a painful and potentially debilitating condition. Fortunately, treatments are available for hip labral tears, including nonsurgical and surgical options.

Does a labral tear hurt all the time?

In most cases, a labrum SLAP tear doesn't hurt all the time. The pain usually happens when you use your shoulder to do a task, especially an overhead activity. You may also notice: A catching, locking, or grinding feeling.

How long will I be off work after hip labrum surgery?

Return to work It is recommended you take a minimum of 4 weeks off from work. If your job allows you to work from home, you may begin this 1‐2 weeks after surgery. Even if you have a desk job, in the first few weeks after surgery you need to avoid prolonged sitting.

Do hip labral tears show up on MRI?

Imaging scans

They can check for arthritis and for structural problems. A magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA) can provide detailed images of your hip's soft tissues. MRA combines MRI technology with a contrast material injected into the hip joint space to make a labral tear easier to see.

Why is a hip labral tear so painful?

Why is a labral tear so painful? The labrum contains nerve endings that can stimulate pain fibers, which can cause pain in the hip region.

Is walking OK with torn hip labrum?

Cardio Exercises for a Hip Labral Tear

There are a number of cardio exercises you can do that will actually help relieve the hip pain caused by a labral tear or other hip injury. Some of these exercises include: swimming, walking (outside or on a treadmill), rowing, and cycling on a stationary bike.

What not to do with a torn labrum?

Your doctor may recommend that you avoid lifting your arm or performing other movements that may irritate the shoulder area. You may also need to avoid anti-inflammatory medications for two to four weeks after an injection.

When does a hip labral tear require surgery?

If a hip labral tear causes significant hip pain and symptoms do not improve with medical treatment or therapeutic injections, NYU Langone doctors may recommend surgery to repair or reconstruct the labrum and fix any underlying structural abnormality that may have caused the labral tear.

Does a labral tear hurt at rest?

A tear to the labrum can cause pain in the front of the hip, in the groin or side of the hip. The pain usually worsens with walking, pivoting or impact activities such as running. The pain also occurs at night and can be associated with clicking, catching or locking.

What is the best exercise for a torn hip labrum?

Side Stepping with Resistance: Otherwise known as a “monster walk,” this hip labral tear exercise uses a resistance band on your legs to help strengthen the outer hip muscles. Suck your stomach in and practice leading with the right leg as your move forward, then sideways, for 15-20 reps.

How long does it take to walk after hip labrum surgery?

Hip arthroscopy patients can expect to walk using crutches for 1-2 weeks afterward, and to undergo six weeks of physical therapy. It may be 3-6 months before they experience no pain after physical activity. Below is some guidance on ways to expedite the recovery and healing process.

Is labral repair major surgery?

Labrum repair is major surgery with serious risks and potential complications. You may have less invasive treatment options.