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title: Labral Tear
description: A labrum tear can interfere with the normal motion of the hip joint. The labrum cushions the joint and provides a smooth surface for the head of the femur to glide within the socket.
---

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# [Labral Tear](https://www.discmdgroup.com/blog/labral-tear)

 Written by [discmdgroup](https://www.discmdgroup.com/blog/author/discmdgroup) | Jun 22, 2012 10:46:22 PM

# Labral Tears of the Hip

This condition is a tearing of the labrum - a thick cuff of fibrous tissue that lines the hip socket. The labrum cushions the joint and provides a smooth surface for the head of the femur to glide within the socket. A torn labrum can interfere with the normal motion of the hip joint.

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