Labral Tear Hip Surgery
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A labral tear occurs when the labrum detaches from the underlying bone of the pelvis. Joint fluid enters this space and prevents the torn labrum from healing. This condition can be painful and limit your range of motion, and it can also increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis. This means it's important to get seen by a doctor if you suspect that you have suffered a labral tear and are experiencing some of the symptoms. If you have a torn labral hip, labral tear hip surgery might be the best treatment option for you. In that case, your doctor will refer you to a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who can treat you as is necessary.
Specialist Labrum Hip Tear Treatment at Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists
If you've experienced a labral tear in your hip, your first port of call should be a consultation with one of our consultants at Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists. We offer cutting-edge surgical techniques together with some of the best care around. At the heart of every treatment we prescribe is you, the patient, and we always ensure you're fully informed about all aspects of your treatment and potential outcome, so that you can make an informed decision on how you wish to proceed. Our specialists can treat a whole range of orthopaedic conditions and offer labral tear hip treatment that's second to none. So put yourself in the hands of experts!
Labral Tear Hip Treatment and Surgery Delivered by Experienced Surgeons
At the centre of our clinic is our team of highly trained practitioners. They work tirelessly to deliver the very best in care to ensure the very best outcomes for patients who require labrum hip tear treatment. They're not just exceptional practitioners in their field, but they're committed to passing on and sharing their knowledge with the orthopaedic surgeons of the future and the wider medical community. So, you'll find them teaching medical students, registrars and junior doctors and writing medical articles for a variety of journals to communicate their experiences and findings. But their commitment to excellence doesn't stop there. Our consultants are also at the forefront of research into a number of orthopaedic conditions and treatments, often inviting current and previous patients to participate in their studies.
As you would expect, our consulting team are members of many national organisations such as the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, the Australian Orthopaedic Association and the Australian Medical Association and also several international organisations too. It's a testament to the depth of experience, expertise and dedication of the team.
Symptoms That May Indicate You Need A Hip Labral Tear Surgery
Many labral tears go unnoticed with no signs or symptoms. However, others may experience the following symptoms:
Groin/hip pain
Clicking/Catching in the hip
Restricted hip range of motion
These symptoms usually coincide with movement and activity, such as when you exercise, play sports or bend and move your hip. If your GP suspects that you have a labral tear even if you experience none of these symptoms, that does not mean they are wrong. You can have a labral tear without experiencing pain. Early treatment for labral hip tear is always best.
Causes of Hip Labral Tears Injury
Athletes who engage in sports such as ice hockey, football, soccer, golf and ballet are at higher risk of developing hip labral tears. Structural abnormalities can also lead to labral tears. Other causes may include:
Trauma
Arthritis/degeneration
Acetabular Dysplasia/Developmental Dysplasia
Femoroacetabular Impingement(FAI)
Acetabular Retroversion
Treatments for Torn Labrum
Treatment for hip labral tears depends on how severe your symptoms are. Some patients recover with treatment in a few weeks, while others may require hip surgery to remove or repair the torn labrum. The treatment required also depends on the cause of the injury. Labral tears are often caused by a structural issue that won't be solved by simply treating the tear, as this doesn't address the underlying problem. In these cases, surgery is necessary. Some of the surgical treatment options for labral tears include:
- Hip arthroscopic labral excision
- Hip arthroscopic surgery
- Hip arthroscopic repair plus correction of CAM/Pincer (FAI) deformity
- Minimally invasive open labral repair
- Surgical hip dislocation and labral repair
- Periacetabular Osteotomy
- Labral reconstruction
You can get the labral tear hip surgery that best suits your injury and situation here at Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists. We have the expertise to perform all these procedures and we're able to advise you on treatment.
What to Do If You Have a Hip Labral Tear That Needs Treatment?
If you suspect that you have suffered a labral tear hip, you should seek medical attention to get a torn hip labral treatment. If you are experiencing pain in your groin or hip that is very sharp and intense, which has become worse, or which has persisted, you should make an appointment with your hip specialist in Melbourne. Your doctor will diagnose you and if you have a labral tear, they will refer you to an orthopaedic surgeon. The surgeon will help you find the right treatment for the labral tear hip. While you are waiting for your appointments, you should refrain from sports and strenuous activities that might make the pain worse and irritate the tear.
Labral Tear Hip Surgery FAQs
What happens if a labral tear injury goes untreated?
If left untreated, a labral tear can become an irritant to the hip joint which can increase friction and speed the presence of osteoarthritis in your hip. If the tear gets worse, it can become a tissue flap that can cause severe pain when moving your hip. Treatment may be recommended and can help minimise pain.
What aggravates a hip labral tear?
Labral tears are most commonly caused by structural abnormalities in the hip, and they can additionally be caused by repetitive injuries from lunging, squats, kicking, sports and extremes of range of motion. Cycling can be an aggravating activity as hip flexion combined with other movements can aggravate your pain. You may also wish to avoid activities such as football, soccer, gym, basketball and ballet as they can irritate the tear and cause sharp pain in the groin or hip. Treatment of labral hip tears may provide relief allowing you to return to some activities you enjoyed.
What does a labral tear hip pain feel like?
For many patients, a torn labrum may show no symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. For others, pain in the hip joint, groin or buttocks can be a sign of a torn labrum, sometimes experienced alongside an audible clicking sound in the joint when engaging in high-intensity activity. Pain levels usually correlate with activity, subsiding with rest.
Do I need surgery for a labral tear hip?
Surgery may be required to correct a hip labral tear, as often a torn labrum is a symptom of a deeper structural issue with the hip. In this case, simply correcting the tear may not provide effective relief to the patient. In cases where the labral tear has no underlying cause, some conservative treatment methods such as NSAID drugs and targeted physical therapy can provide relief. Surgical treatment often takes the form of minimally-invasive hip arthroscopy.
How is a hip labral tear diagnosed?
Labral tears are normally diagnosed by a combination of physical examination and assessment of the hip joint, and confirmed by an MRI.
What is the expected outcome from labrum tear surgery?
The outcome of your hip labral tear surgery will depend on how severe the labral tear damage was and how early you sought treatment for that injuries. However, most people make a full hip joint recovery after a labral tear treatment, and you can expect to return to your regular physical health activities without pain once you have recovered your hip joint.
Can I prevent a labral tear from occurring?
While you can never fully prevent the possibility of a labral tear injuries, there are some measures you can take to reduce the risk if you practice a sport that puts you at high risk of this type of injury. Strengthening the muscles around your hips with strength and flexibility exercises is advisable for everyone who practices a sport that puts a lot of strain on their hips.
Get A Hip Labral Tear Treatment at VBJS
We're a team of internationally trained orthopaedic specialists in East Melbourne, and we offer a wide range of treatment options for labral tears and other musculoskeletal conditions like hip arthroscopy in Melbourne. With our expertise and attention to our patients, we achieve good outcomes and successful treatments of many diverse conditions. If you need labral tear hip surgery or other treatment, ask the diagnosing doctor to refer you to us.
Book a Consultation with One of Our Labrum Hip Tear Specialist Consultants Now
To book a consultation for labrum hip tear treatment with one of our specialists, get in touch with us using our online contact form. If you prefer, call us on (03) 5752 5020 or send an email to admin@vbjs.com.au. Our modern and welcoming consulting rooms are located at 55 Victoria Parade in Fitzroy right next door to St. Vincent's Private Hospital, so we're very easy to find.
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