Acetabular labral tear

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

A professional soccer player had to pause training for painfully limited left hip movement. X-rays, ultrasound, and MRI were inconclusive. An MR arthrogram was prescribed.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
mri
This study is a stack
Axial T1
fat sat
This study is a stack
Coronal T1
fat sat
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The MR arthrogram showed contrast entering an extensive cleavage tear of the acetabular labrum. There was no labral dislocation but massive degeneration.

Case Discussion

The MR arthrogram showed contrast entering an extensive cleavage tear of the acetabular labrum. There was no labral dislocation but massive degeneration.

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