Female 63 years old evaluate for labral tear vs other source for hip pain and limitation in lateral roatation/abduction. ACETABULAR LABRUM: No significant abnormality noted within limitations of a nonarthrogram exam.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: No acute fracture. Bone marrow signal intensity is within normal limits. Articular cartilage is intact.SOFT TISSUES: There is increased T2 signal within the erector spinae musculature on the right (series 301, images 35 and 44).ADDITIONAL
1.No evidence of labral tear. If there is high clinical suspicion for a labral tear a MR arthrogram would be appropriate.2.Strain of the erector spinae musculature on the right.