The acetabular labrum is a fibrocartilagenous structure similar in composition to the meniscus. It is a ring of tissue that surrounds the acetabulum of the pelvis, and allows the head of the femur to articulate smoothly and efficiently with the acetabulum. The labrum plays an important role in maintaining the biomechanical stability of the hip joint. Studies have shown that damage to the<unk>  tissue can result in disruption of the<unk>  suction-seal, a fluid force paramount in maintaining hip joint integrity. An intact labrum also helps to buttress the hip joint to distraction forces. The labrum, when damaged, is also a pain generator, due to a large concentration of type II pain-associated free nerve endings found throughout the tissue, most pronounced at the<unk>  base. Hip joint, front view. The capsular ligament has been largely removed.
Labral reconstruction
Cotrel–Dubousset instrumentation
Schilling tendon procedure
Epiphysiodesis
Labiaplasty
Scalp reconstruction
Perineoplasty
Tendon transfer