A labral tear may occur due to a traumatic accident, repetitive movement, degenerative disease, and structural conditions. Once the tear occurs, it won't heal on its own.

Stephen J. Snyder, MD, and colleagues originally categorized SLAP lesions into four types based on the severity of the labral tear and the stability of the biceps anchor, a classification later ...

“Someone who is a candidate for hip arthroscopy is physically active and diagnosed with a labral tear, signs of femoroacetabular impingement, and doesn’t have arthritis or hip dysplasia ...

Another 2023 study further confirmed that a labral tear increased the risk of developing osteoarthritis. Squatting can help strengthen your glutes, which in turn can help your hips.

When diagnosing a labral tear arthroscopically before performing any repair, the joint can be taken off traction, the hip is relaxed by flexing the knee slightly and then traction is pulled again ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Hip pain that radiates down the leg at night may be caused by a variety of conditions including sciatica, arthritis, bursitis, labral tear, greater ...