Hip Labral Tears and Femoroacetabular Impingement A Frequent cause of Non-Arthritic Hip Pain – Derek Ochiai, MD
Hip labral tears have been diagnosed with increasing frequency. In the past, many patients would have unexplained pain stemming from their hip joint. This was possibly diagnosed as a “chronic hip flexor strain” or “pre-arthritis”. These patients may have been sent to physical therapy, and possibly might have had a cortisone injection, but if the painful condition persisted, there was no other treatment options. This article discussing a frequent cause of non-arthritic hip pain, specifically hip labral tears and Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI).
Source: Nirschl Orthopaedic Center
