About the condition
The labrum is a rim of tissue around the hip socket. Injury may be associated with groin pain, catching or activity discomfort. A scan finding needs to match the symptoms and examination.
Treatment options
Initial care may involve adapting aggravating activity and improving strength and movement capacity. Persistent symptoms warrant reassessment, including the contribution of joint shape and stability.
Surgical considerations
Arthroscopy may repair or trim the labrum and address contributing impingement. Dysplasia or instability needs specific consideration. Obtain the operative report: repair and associated procedures can change the protection phase.
Rehabilitation principles
After surgery, confirm weight-bearing and movement limits before loading. Rehabilitation moves from comfortable daily movement towards strength and the demands of work or sport, with reassessment if symptoms increase.
Recovery expectations
Return depends on the procedure and functional progress. Less pain does not automatically mean the repaired tissue is ready for unrestricted loading. Set staged goals with your treating team.
Evidence context
AAOS describes procedure variations and individual recovery. These principles are a framework, not a substitute for the surgeon’s protocol.
Research & guidance
Evidence sources checked: 2026-10-11.
Editorial draft — HK+A clinical review pending.