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At the Children’s Health℠ Andrews Institute, we provide comprehensive care and innovative treatments for every pediatric hip condition our patients may experience, including acetabular labral (hip) tears. Our goal is to provide our patients with the most effective but least invasive options possible.
469-303-3000
Fax: 469-303-4520
469-303-3000
Fax: 469-303-4520
469-303-3000
Fax: 469-303-4520
Request an Appointment with codes: Andrews Institute (Sports Medicine)
When your child tears the cartilage (labrum) that cushions the hip joint (acetabulum), our physicians are here to help. Labral tears usually occur during sports and activities in which the hip rotates suddenly, like football or soccer.
Some tears may only require medication, activity modification or rehab with our in-house physical therapists. But if surgery is needed, our surgeons offer a minimally invasive arthroscopic approach.
They also have expertise treating related hip injuries such as:
Our physicians start with a physical exam of your child’s hip. We also take a quick, painless imaging scan to look for damage to the bones and soft tissue in your child’s hip.
Your child’s physical evaluation may include:
Diagnostic testing may include:
Labral tears usually occur during sports and activities in which the hip rotates suddenly, like football or soccer.
At the Andrews Institute, our team of orthopedic specialists designs treatment plans using the least invasive options possible. Whenever possible, our physicians first suggest non-surgical treatment for a torn labrum.
If symptoms continue to worsen, we may recommend minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.
After surgery, our physicians work collaboratively with in-house physical therapists to create an individualized rehabilitation plan for your child’s unique needs.
While labral tears that happen because of an acute injury are unavoidable, those that happen from wear and tear can be prevented with effective strength and stability exercises.