117 Hip Labral Tear Stories

The hip labrum is a layer of cartilage that provides stability to the hip joint. Labral tears are common among athletes, but often go undiagnosed for months. Pain from a torn labrum makes it difficult for a person to engage in sports or everyday activities, and diminishes quality of life. Read the stories of the patients who chose to have HSS treat their labral tear and get back in the game.

Jessica New York, NY

"I'm back into yoga and biking and I can sit for hours to practice when necessary. I'm really not sure how I would have gone on without this surgery!"

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Hip Labral Tear

Tyler Mastic, NY

"I have and will still recommend HSS to anyone i meet that needs surgery and is scared. I do this because I feel that the Hospital for Special Surgery is the most sophisticated, intelligent, professional, caring, personalized, environment that I have ever been in. Thank you Dr. Ranawat, Rachael, James, Ana, Renee and everyone at the hospital, for giving me use of my right leg again, and being able to run!"

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Hip Labral Tear