A hip labral tear is an injury to the ring of cartilage (the labrum) around the hip socket. The labrum is essential for hip joint stability. The cartilage rim deepens the socket and holds the leg ...

All participants had 3T MRI of dominant hip. Main Outcome Measurements Positive exam findings and labral tear on MRI. Results Labral tears were identified in 70 hips. Average alpha angle was 59 ...