Hip Labrum Tears

Hip Labrum Tears: Non-Surgical Options in Palm Beach

The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage surrounding the rim of the hip socket that helps deepen the joint, seal the joint fluid, and stabilize the femoral head. Labral tears can cause significant hip pain, clicking, and a sense of catching or locking in the hip.

For select candidates, image-guided orthobiologic treatment may offer a non-surgical approach to managing hip labrum tear symptoms. Schedule an appointment today.

What Is a Hip Labrum Tear?

Hip labral tears are most common in athletes participating in sports requiring repetitive hip rotation or pivoting (hockey, soccer, golf, dancing) and in patients with underlying hip structural abnormalities such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or hip dysplasia.

Signs and Symptoms

• Groin pain, often sharp with pivoting or transitional movements
• Clicking, catching, or locking sensation in the hip
• Hip stiffness, particularly in the morning or after sitting
• Pain with prolonged sitting, walking, or athletic activity
• Reduced hip range of motion

Common Causes and Risk Factors

• Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), involving abnormal bony contact causing labral damage over time
• Hip dysplasia, a shallow socket that places excess stress on the labrum
• Repetitive rotational movements in sport or dance
• Acute trauma or sudden pivoting injury
• Age-related degeneration

How It Is Diagnosed

MRI arthrogram (MRI with contrast injected into the hip joint) is the most sensitive imaging study for hip labral tears. Dr. Ghattas reviews imaging findings alongside your clinical presentation to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.

Conventional Treatment Options

• Physical therapy: Hip strengthening and movement pattern correction
• Activity modification and rest
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Hip arthroscopy: Surgical repair or debridement of the labral tear, sometimes combined with treatment of associated FAI

The Palm Beach Regenerative Approach

For patients with hip labral tears who prefer to explore non-surgical options, image-guided orthobiologic injection into the hip joint, delivered precisely under fluoroscopic guidance, may help reduce the inflammatory response and support the body's natural healing processes.

Patients with significant underlying structural abnormalities (FAI, dysplasia) may require surgical correction to address the root mechanical cause of labral damage. Dr. Ghattas will discuss this during your consultation. Contact us to schedule your visit today.

The BioMod Advantage: At Palm Beach Regenerative, treatment does not end with a single injection. Through our BioMod Lab, Dr. Ghattas may combine your orthobiologic procedure with MLS Robotic Laser Therapy to reduce inflammation and support tissue recovery, alongside customized Xymogen supplement protocols designed to optimize your body's healing environment. This integrated, concierge approach is what sets Palm Beach Regenerative apart from a standard injection clinic.

Like all medical procedures, orthobiologic treatments have potential risks and benefits. Results vary by individual. Not all patients are candidates. Dr. Ghattas will discuss your specific situation, realistic expectations, and all treatment options, including when surgery or other interventions may be more appropriate.