Acetabular labral tear

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right hip pain

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
mri

Right anterosuperior acetabular labrum tear, with the appearance of acetabular over coverage on both sides.  Partial-thickness loss of the anterosuperior acetabular articular cartilage bilaterally.  

Case Discussion

Tears of anterosuperior acetabular labrum are common, and MRI is used in combination with radiographs to assess the hip joint for features of FAI (femoral acetabular impingement). 

MRI should focus on the soft tissues and mention should be made of any labral tearing, any chondral loss, and are tendon issues.  

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