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Millington, MI
A 56-year-old female asked:

How do you diagnose an acetabular labral tear? groin pain worse at night mostly in bed sleeping. at times i have to place hand on hip/groin to walk

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Dr. Tariq Niazi
Orthopedic Surgery 45 years experience
MRI and scope surg--: ery by an Orthopedist who does them regularly. You do need a thorough exam to ensure its not simple arthritis or pain from your back causing all this. I am wondering how you thought of Acetabular labral tear, as in the procedures you haven't mentioned a MRI?? Good Luck.
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