The torn acetabular labrum. 1986

J H Dorrell, and A Catterall

Eleven patients with tears of the acetabular labrum are discussed and the syndrome of the torn labrum is defined. In all cases the lesion was associated with acetabular dysplasia, and a constant early radiological sign was a cyst in the lateral aspect of the acetabulum. The diagnosis was confirmed by arthrography. It is suggested that these tears are degenerative, occurring as a consequence of abnormal stresses imposed by the uncovered lateral portion of the femoral head. Once a tear is present a localised stress point occurs on the femoral head, leading rapidly to degenerative arthritis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D001845 Bone Cysts Benign unilocular lytic areas in the proximal end of a long bone with well defined and narrow endosteal margins. The cysts contain fluid and the cyst walls may contain some giant cells. Bone cysts usually occur in males between the ages 3-15 years. Ganglia, Intraosseous,Intraosseous Ganglion,Solitary Cysts,Subchondral Cysts,Ganglia, Intra-Osseous,Ganglion, Intra-Osseous,Intra-Osseous Ganglia,Intra-Osseous Ganglion,Bone Cyst,Cyst, Bone,Cyst, Solitary,Cyst, Subchondral,Cysts, Bone,Cysts, Solitary,Cysts, Subchondral,Ganglia, Intra Osseous,Ganglias, Intra-Osseous,Ganglias, Intraosseous,Ganglion, Intra Osseous,Ganglion, Intraosseous,Ganglions, Intra-Osseous,Intra Osseous Ganglia,Intra Osseous Ganglion,Intra-Osseous Ganglias,Intra-Osseous Ganglions,Intraosseous Ganglia,Intraosseous Ganglias,Intraosseous Ganglions,Solitary Cyst,Subchondral Cyst
D001848 Bone Diseases, Developmental Diseases resulting in abnormal GROWTH or abnormal MORPHOGENESIS of BONES. Bone Dysplasias,Developmental Bone Disease,Bone Disease, Developmental,Bone Dysplasia,Developmental Bone Diseases,Dysplasia, Bone,Dysplasias, Bone
D002358 Cartilage, Articular A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact. Articular Cartilage,Articular Cartilages,Cartilages, Articular
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000077 Acetabulum The part of the pelvis that comprises the pelvic socket where the head of FEMUR joins to form HIP JOINT (acetabulofemoral joint). Acetabula,Cotyloid Cavity,Acetabulas,Acetabulums,Cavities, Cotyloid,Cavity, Cotyloid,Cotyloid Cavities
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001175 Arthrography Roentgenography of a joint, usually after injection of either positive or negative contrast medium. Arthrographies

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