Hip Labral Tear

A hip labral tear is an injury to the labrum in your hip joint. The labrum is a rim of cartilage that lines your hip socket.

Joints are places in your body where two bones meet. Your hip joint is the connection between your thigh bone (femur) and your hip bone (pelvis). The top of your femur (the femoral head) is shaped like a ball that fits into the socket in your pelvis (the acetabulum).

The hip labrum is a soft, protective lining around the acetabulum that protects the socket and prevents your bones from grinding against each other when they move. It helps your hip bones move smoothly and seals the space between them. It makes sure the bones are held together but not directly touching.

Hip labral tears happen when something damages the labrum. Visit a healthcare provider if you’re feeling pain or stiffness in your hip that doesn’t get better in a few weeks.