U-GO-BOY 1,589 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 *BY GGD USER: HAUS Oh my god For those of you who are curious exactly what a labral tear is, here is a medical diagram: * How Does a Tear Occur in the Hip Labrum? There are two general types of hip labral tears: degenerative tears and traumatic injuries. A degenerative tear is a chronic injury that occurs as a result of repetitive use and activity. Degenerative labral tears can be seen in the early stages of hip arthritis. A traumatic hip labral tear is usually an acute injury as a result of a sports injury, fall, or accident. Hip labral tears can be seen in association with episodes of hip dislocation or subluxation4. They are commonly associated with sudden, twisting maneuvers that cause immediate pain in the hip. Read More About A Labral Tear Here: The labrum is a type of cartilage that surrounds the socket of ball-and-socket joints. A labrum is found in both the shoulder and the hip joint. The labrum forms a ring around the edge of the bony socket of the joint. It helps to provide stability to the joint by deepening the socket, yet unlike bone, it also allows flexibility and motion. Injuries to the labrum have long been recognized as a possible source of pain and discomfort. Labral injuries in the shoulder are much more common, and the treatment of shoulder labral injuries has been more carefully investigated. With the recent development of arthroscopic techniques to surgically manage the hip joint, there has been increased recognition and awareness of hip labral tears. How Does a Tear Occur in the Hip Labrum? There are two general types of hip labral tears: degenerative tears and traumatic injuries. A degenerative tear is a chronic injury that occurs as a result of repetitive use and activity. Degenerative labral tears can be seen in the early stages of hip arthritis2. A traumatic hip labral tear is usually an acute injury as a result of a sports injury, fall, or accident. Hip labral tears can be seen in association with episodes of hip dislocation or subluxation4. They are commonly associated with sudden, twisting maneuvers that cause immediate pain in the hip. What Are the Symptoms of a Hip Labral Tear? A hip labral tear can be difficult to diagnose. Many of the symptoms of a hip labral tear are similar to symptoms of a groin strain5, snapping hip syndrome6, sports hernia7, or other athletic injuries of the hip8 joint. Furthermore, just because a tear is seen in the hip labrum on an MRI, it does not mean the tear is necessarily the cause of the pain. Typical symptoms of a hip labral tear include: Groin pain Clicking and snapping sensations in the hip Limited motion of the hip joint Your doctor can use specific examination tests to help determine the cause of your hip pain. X-rays of the hip are typically normal, but should be checked to evaluate for other possible causes of pain. An MRI test is helpful in evaluating the labrum, but may not always show the labrum clearly. An injection of contrast fluid9 into the hip joint at the time of the MRI can help show labral tears much more clearly. Many doctors will also use a diagnostic injection to help clarify the location of the problem. To perform a diagnostic injection of the hip joint, your doctor will insert a needle into your hip joint while watching on an x-ray monitor to ensure the needle is in the proper position. The hip joint is then injected with a local anesthetic. If the injection completely alleviates the symptoms of pain, it is likely that the cause of the problem was located in the hip joint. If the pain persists, investigation into the cause of the problem should proceed to other possible diagnoses. Treatment of Hip Labral Tears The treatment of hip labral tears is evolving quite quickly. Only a few years ago this injury was rarely recognized. Now it is becoming increasingly common to hear of athletes having their "hip scoped" to have their labral tear treated. In general, the treatment of a hip labral tear usually starts off with some simple steps. Typical early treatments of a hip labral tear include: Rest The torn labrum in the hip can cause inflammation around the joint. Allowing the inflammation to settle down may alleviate the symptoms of the labral tear and allow return to activities. Anti-Inflammatory Medications10 Anti-inflammatory medications can be helpful in diminishing some of the inflammation in the joint. If the inflammation subsides, the symptoms may resolve. Physical Therapy11 Physical therapists can use various techniques to improve hip function by strengthening and balancing the muscles around the hip joint. Cortisone Injection12 A cortisone injection is useful not only as a treatment of the labral tear, but it can also be performed at the same time as a diagnostic injection the help determine the cause of the hip pain. If these treatments fail to alleviate the pain associated with a hip labral tear, a hip arthroscopy13 procedure may be considered. During a hip arthroscopy, your surgeon places a small camera into the hip joint to see the labral tear. Your surgeon can also evaluate the cartilage of the joint, important ligaments, and other structures. Treatment of the labral tear usually consists of shaving out the torn portion of the labrum. In some larger tears, located in an accessible area of the joint, a repair of the labrum may be attempted. Recovery from a hip arthroscopy14 depends on the extent of work that needs to be completed, but usually lasts 6 to 12 weeks. Are there downsides to hip arthroscopy? Hip arthroscopy has become very popular recently, but surgeons are just getting to know this procedure and constantly refining their techniques. While the incisions are small, there are potential complications15 of this procedure that should be considered before treating a labral tear surgically. Hip arthroscopy is relatively new to most surgeons, and while early results have shown this can be a successful treatment, it is still being developed. Sources: Bharam S "Labral tears, extra-articular injuries, and hip arthroscopy in the athlete16" Clin Sports Med. 2006 Apr;25(2):279-92. McCarthy JC "The diagnosis and treatment of labral and chondral injuries17" Instr Course Lect. 2004;53:573-7. This About.com page has been optimized for print. To view this page in its original form, please visit: http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipinjuries/qt/labrum.htm ©2013 About.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 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JoeMo 3,492 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 JUST SEEN THIS ON FACEBOOK....I HOPE SHE'S OK!! :'( www.youtube.com/jmremixes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuntalicious 474 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Oh my god! Poor Gaga! :cry: Hope she gets well soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papergangster 2,712 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 devastating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikvs 2,576 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT???? POOR GAGA :cry: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusel 1,085 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) I'm sorry for Gaga & all the monsters who were going to those shows Does that mean the new music will take even longer tho? :giveup: Edited February 12, 2013 by Fusel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 12,116 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 My heart goes out to her :( I hope she gets better soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubrryxkisses 15 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 THAT. SUCKS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miley 5,006 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Omg!? WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO HER? Poor girl :C Edited February 12, 2013 by Miley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
himerosxo 53 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Get well soon, Gaga. :hug: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAstroLeo 14,206 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 :cryga: I hope she's okay and that all the fans understand.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALX 170 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 It's always a fear of mine that I'd get to the venue and hours before the show started, it would be cancelled or postponed. I feel for all the monsters who were in line already or at the front :/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAstroLeo 14,206 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 inb4 obsessed monsters think this is fake and she's just doing this to delay ARTPOP :flop: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
unpetitmonstre 0 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Poor girl needs to calm it down for a little while. We need her legs to work again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmie 10 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Good. She's overworking herself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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