Hip Labral Tear
Understanding Hip Labral Tears
Causes
- Trauma – Sports injuries, car accidents, or falls.
- Structural Abnormalities – Congenital hip conditions or bone misalignment.
- Repetitive Movements – Overuse, twisting, or pivoting motions.
Symptoms
- Groin or hip pain
- Pain when standing or walking
- Catching or locking sensation in the hip
- Stiffness or limited movement
Diagnosis
If hip pain has persisted for more than six weeks and worsens with daily activity, an assessment from a qualified physiotherapist is recommended. A physiotherapist will perform movement and strength tests, and may refer for MRI or X-ray.
Treatment
Specialist & Regenerative Medicine Options
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy — Ultrasound or fluoroscopy-guided PRP injection delivers a concentrated source of growth factors directly to the torn labral tissue, stimulating repair and reducing inflammation at the injury site.
- Stem Cell Therapy — Mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow or adipose tissue can be injected into the hip joint environment to support tissue regeneration and cartilage repair, particularly in tears associated with early joint degeneration.
- Hyaluronic Acid (Viscosupplementation) — Improving joint lubrication with hyaluronic acid reduces friction and offloads the labrum, providing symptomatic relief while regenerative healing progresses.
- Prolotherapy — Strengthening the ligaments and capsule surrounding the hip joint reduces abnormal movement patterns that contribute to ongoing labral stress.
- Corticosteroid Injections — Used selectively to manage acute pain flares, enabling more effective participation in physiotherapy.
Our sports and exercise physicians at Prestidge work alongside your treating clinician to determine which option best suits your condition, goals, and stage of injury. Image-guided
procedures are performed with precision and care. Visit prestidge.com.au to learn more about our full range of specialist services.
Important: All specialist consultations, prescription treatments, and injectable procedures are subject to individual clinical assessment by a registered medical practitioner. Suitability, potential benefits, and risks will be discussed during your consultation. No treatment outcomes are guaranteed. Prescription medicines — including testosterone and peptide therapies — are only available following appropriate medical review and a valid prescription in accordance with TGA and AHPRA requirements.