Born This Way Ball CANCELLED

[babygagaloo 621]

Get well soon gaga, I love you. And here is my drawing for you <3

[robboadam 2,011]

I think tweeting is the last thing on her mind..

She has been liking things on LM.com though....

[June 627]

OH MY GOD YOU SHOULD SEE

2:05 SHE SCREAMS BECAUSE SHE'S IN PAIN : ( IT PROBABLY TORE AT THIS POINT

[ChicaSkas 22,344]

For those of you who are curious exactly what a labral tear is, here is a medical diagram:

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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.

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[Nolan 1]

She has been liking things on LM.com though....

Really? :( Huh..., she's probably in a deep depression tbh. I wouldn't even know what to say if I was her.

[Mars 1,947]

This is sad news. The longer she rests the better it will heal and hopefully wont cause problems in the future.

I'm glad she's putting her health first for once.

[Stra 6]

The meltdowns we are going to get today :reno: :famous:

[tomsches 17,325]

She could just do the whole show in wheel chair

[boneknuckleskin 776]

Gaga just called me personally to let me know that she's doing okay (but in a lot of pain) and she wanted to thank me because "you're making me brave." :heart:

Thought I'd pass the message along.

And no, don't even ask for the number, cause that ain't happening.

Thanks for passing this along.

It typically takes 4-6 months to health from a labral repair (of the hip) in most adults. That means no dancing. I suspect that she and her providers will be very conservative on the prognosis since her recovery is integral to her performing. I would not be surprised if this stopped her performances for 6-12 months as she commits herself to a rigorous physical therapy regimen. It's on a case by case basis.

This doesn't mean she can't communicate, guys. She will still be around, and probably spend a lot of time in the studio while recovering, perfecting ARTPOP and promoting it via interviews. She may even do something "different" with the first music video and this could very well expedite ARTPOP, keep it on course - at least that is as likely as it being delayed by this. That's my silver lining as far as the music goes. But, this tour is history. Godspeed to her. :heart:

[MonsterMarty 96]

Time to bite the bullet, GaGa should drop ARTPOP at the EARLIEST in Q4 this year. She needs a proper break this time.

[Khashoggi 1]

Let's hope for the best for her&she won't get arthritics. As that will/would keep her down forever from dancing.

[Anthagio 113]

No, she should not continue with the tour after she heals. She should move on with ARTPOP.

Assuming she planned on releasing ARTPOP in August right before the VMAs and Grammy submissions, nothing will change.

If she gets surgery ASAP, she will need four to six months to heal, meaning she could release a single in June with the album in August.

Edited February 14, 2013 by Anthagio

[ChicaSkas 22,344]

Gaga just called me personally to let me know that she's doing okay (but in a lot of pain) and she wanted to thank me because "you're making me brave." :heart:

Thought I'd pass the message along.

And no, don't even ask for the number, cause that ain't happening.

Emma, you win at life today. :legend:

[Lizzy 0]

Get well soon Gaga xx

[TerenceMonster 1]

I really hope Gaga sees this together with the reactions from her fans and remember that she really should put up her health first, especially if it'll be affected long term. Artists are usually praised for continuing performing under discomfort or painful circumstances, but sometimes, like this, its just not worth it. :(