What is a labral tear?
May 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Labral tears are associated with various factors, such as trauma, articular cartilage injury, and hip dysplasia. Patients should promptly seek orthopedic evaluation and diagnosis, followed by appropriate management based on the specific condition. Additionally, labral tears may be related to acetabular fractures, degenerative hip joint disease, or avascular necrosis of the femoral head. After diagnosis, it is essential to actively cooperate with the physician's treatment plan.
Labral tears are associated with various factors, such as trauma, articular cartilage damage, and hip dysplasia. Patients should seek prompt medical evaluation and diagnosis from an orthopedic specialist and receive appropriate treatment based on their specific condition. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Trauma
Sudden intense physical activity or a fall from a height may cause tearing of the labrum, leading to pain and swelling at the injured site. In severe cases, normal movement may become impossible. Patients may take medications such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, or acetaminophen tablets under medical guidance to achieve pain relief.
2. Articular Cartilage Damage
When the hip joint performs movements beyond its physiological limits, impact on the acetabulum may result in articular cartilage injury. This can simultaneously cause discomfort and pain around the hip, compromising labral health and leading to labral tearing and pain. It is recommended to take celecoxib capsules, etoricoxib tablets, or compound chondroitin sulfate tablets under a physician's supervision. For severe symptoms, partial or total hip arthroplasty may be considered.
3. Hip Dysplasia
Due to developmental abnormalities in the hip joint, inadequate coverage of the femoral head leads to repetitive friction at the junction between the labrum and cartilage, resulting in varying degrees of damage. Symptoms include pain and limping while walking. For severe pain, medications such as loxoprofen sodium tablets, glucosamine sulfate capsules, or rofecoxib tablets may be taken as directed by a physician. In serious cases, surgical interventions such as pelvic osteotomy or acetabuloplasty may be required depending on individual circumstances, followed by regular follow-up visits after surgery.
In addition, labral tears may also be related to acetabular fractures, degenerative joint disease, or avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation upon noticing any of the above symptoms and actively cooperate with prescribed treatments.
