In conventional MRI, it is known that intra-articular structure and abnormalities are better delineated in joints with effusion. 28 Fluid distends the joint capsule, outlines the acetabular labrum, ...

Background Surgery for hip femoroacetabular impingement/acetabular labral tear (FAI/ALT) is exponentially increasing despite lacking investigation of the accuracy of ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD A hip labral tear is an injury to the ring of cartilage (the labrum) around the hip socket. The labrum is essential for hip joint stability. The cartilage rim ...

Another type of fibrocartilage tear is the acetabular labrum tear of the hip. The acetabular labrum is a circular cupped cartilage which deepens the hip socket and makes the hip more stable ...