Hip Labral Repair

Orange County's Expert Hip Surgeons

The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage on the outside rim of the hip joint socket that can be torn from injury, trauma, structural problems, or degenerative issues. A healthy hip labrum serves to cushion the hip joint and act as a rubber seal to hold the top of the thighbone in the hip socket as securely as possible. Athletes who participate in sports such as ice hockey, soccer and football are at higher risk of developing hip labral tears. It is also possible for structural abnormalities of the hip such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or hip dysplasia to lead to a hip labral tear.

Some people have no signs or symptoms, of a hip labral tear, but you may notice one or more of the following:

Hip or groin pain that worsens from standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods
Locking, clicking, or catching sensations in the affected hip
Stiffness of the hip joint
Pain in the groin or buttocks area
Feeling unsteady on your feet

What Does Hip Labral Repair Entail?

If symptoms persist after conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injections and physical therapy, your hip surgeon may recommend hip surgery. Hip arthroscopy can repair the labrum by sewing it together or by simply removing the damaged tissue from the area. Your doctor may recommend hip labral repair to improve hip stability, function, range of motion, and to improve hip pain symptoms. You may be encouraged to have surgical treatment because hip labral tears do not heal well on their own because the hip labrum has a limited blood supply, and it cannot reattach itself and heal without surgical intervention.

You will be evaluated as a candidate for hip labrum repair and selected if you are in good overall health and likely to have predictable surgical results. Patients who suffer from hip osteoarthritis in addition to a hip labral tear may undergo total hip replacement surgery. A new hip may be more effective in alleviating pain and restoring hip function.

Do you have a painful hip conditions?
Our hip surgeons at Newport Orthopedic Institute are here to help.
Call (949) 722-7038 to make an appointment.

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Stories about our Hip Labral Repair Services

- Hip
Total Hip Replacement
“I was looking for a premier surgeon in the procedure I needed. Dr. Caillouette seems genuinely passionate about his field, about the experience his patients have, about ensuring his patients receive the best implants, about driving advances in orthopedic s”

Provider: James T Caillouette MD
- Hip
Total Hip Replacement
“No surgical complications. Excellent nursing care at HOI. Dr. Caillouette's (Cara, etc) have been fantastic. I had minimal post surgical pain and I have been up and walking since the day after surgery. I have already recommended Dr. C to a friend of mine”

Provider: James T Caillouette MD
- Hip
Total Hip Replacement
“9 days after a hip replacement, I was walking with out assistance with a cane or walker. I've always heard about his wonderful work and quick rehab.”

Provider: James T Caillouette MD
- Hip
Total Hip Replacement
“I always felt I was in excellent hands and attributed it to the confidence one feels when they know they are really good. Cara was especially personable and, I felt, accessible. The Healthloop team is great in answering any questions I have promptly.”

Provider: James T Caillouette MD
- Hip
Total Hip Replacement
“I was very impressed with the pre-op seminar. Very professionally done and informative.”

Provider: James T Caillouette MD
- Hip
Total Hip Replacement
“Team was awesome. Almost no pain after surgery. Everything explained well. Felt I was in good hands. Always easy to reach people to get questions answered. Dr. Caillouette is truly the best.”

Provider: James T Caillouette MD