Acetabular labral tear
Presentation
A professional soccer player had to pause training for painfully limited left hip movement. X-rays, ultrasound and MRI were inconclusive. An MR arthrogram was prescribed.
Patient Data
Age: 35
Gender: Male
From the case:
Acetabular labral tear
MRI
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Transverse MR arthogram (15 ml Gadoterate 0,0025 mmol/ml)
The MR arthrogram showed contrast entering an extensive cleavage tear of the acetabular labrum. There was no labral dislocation but massive degeneration.
Case Discussion
The MR arthrogram showed contrast entering an extensive cleavage tear of the acetabular labrum. There was no labral dislocation but massive degeneration.