Hip Labral Repair

If your hip labral tear is severe, or if you are still in pain after trying nonsurgical options, your doctor may recommend surgery. The most common surgery to repair hip labral tears is arthroscopic surgery. During this procedure, an orthopaedic surgeon makes several small incisions to access the hip. With the help of a special camera device called an arthroscope, the surgeon locates the labral tear and uses surgical tools to repair it.

Repairing a hip labral tear may involve removing frayed pieces of labrum, stitching the tear back together or using tissues from other parts of the body to replace a missing piece of labrum.

If your labral tear was caused by a hip impingement, the surgeon will address it by reshaping the bones of your hip joint so they glide smoothly.