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Is Surgery Only Solution For Torn Labrum?

Hi! Some background info... I am a 15 year old female with an torn Labrum in my right hip. Over 55% of it is torn, found by MRI with contrast. Was sent to see a specialist in Nashville. Where I was told they didnt want to do surgery. They instead did a cortizone injection into my joint and a month of PT. Today 6 weeks have gone by the pain has returned in full and just finished PT. Doctors still say I shouldnt get surgery (said to just manage the pain and should go away, did I mention its been 2 years of this). The problem is I have a pain level of a 7 on a good day and 10 at worse. I am a year round swimmer and I want to get back to it. What is your opinion on my case? Should I swim? Should I get surgery? Eleanor
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Dear patient
Considering your case surgery is a good option for permanent pain relief and get back to your routine swimming. Labrum is very important for hip joint stability and function. Now a days hip arthroscopic approach ia available which ensures minimal access to your hip and is effective. You need to consult sports medicine expert who is routinely performing hip Arthroscopy. All the best.
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Is Surgery Only Solution For Torn Labrum?

Dear patient Considering your case surgery is a good option for permanent pain relief and get back to your routine swimming. Labrum is very important for hip joint stability and function. Now a days hip arthroscopic approach ia available which ensures minimal access to your hip and is effective. You need to consult sports medicine expert who is routinely performing hip Arthroscopy. All the best.