A tear of the labrum, the rim of cartilage around the hip socket, often causes deep groin pain, clicking or a catching feeling when you twist or sit for long periods. Many tears settle with a structured rehabilitation programme, and some need a surgical opinion. PRP may have a place for a small group of people whose pain persists despite good rehabilitation. At The London PRP Clinic, ultrasound-guided joint PRP is £750, after a £150 doctor's consultation.
Reviewed by the medical team at The Wellness. Last updated 14 November 2026.
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Key points
Many labral tears improve with physiotherapy focused on hip strength and control.
The evidence for PRP in labral tears is still limited, so it is not a first step.
A doctor checks for hip shape problems, arthritis and other causes of groin pain first.
Ultrasound-guided joint PRP is £750 after a £150 consultation.
Locking, giving way or severe pain at night need assessment before any injection.
What is a hip labral tear?
The labrum is a ring of tough cartilage that deepens the hip socket and helps seal the joint. It can tear after a twisting injury, through repeated deep bending in sports such as football, dance or hockey, or because the shape of the hip bones pinches the rim over time. The last of these is called femoroacetabular impingement, and it is one of the commonest reasons a labral tear keeps hurting.
Typical symptoms include a deep ache in the groin or the front of the hip, pain on sitting in low chairs or getting in and out of a car, and a click or catch with certain movements.
Do I need PRP for a labral tear?
Most people do not. The first step is usually a programme of hip and core strengthening, guided by a physiotherapist, together with changes to the movements that provoke pain. Many people improve over three to six months.
PRP may be considered when pain persists despite a good programme, when surgery is not wanted or not advised, or when there is early wear in the joint alongside the tear. The research on PRP for labral tears on their own is small and mixed, so your doctor will be clear about what it can and cannot be expected to do.
What does the doctor check first?
Where the pain is and what brings it on, to separate hip joint pain from tendon, hernia or back pain
The range of movement of the hip, including the tests that point to impingement
Your imaging, or whether an MRI or MR arthrogram would change the plan
Signs of arthritis, which change the advice considerably
Your general health, medicines and any reason PRP may not be safe for you
If the hip locks, gives way or wakes you every night, the doctor will look at that first, because those features can point to a loose fragment or another problem that an injection will not help.
How is hip PRP given?
A small blood sample is taken and spun to concentrate the platelets. The hip joint sits deep beneath muscle, so the injection is guided by ultrasound to place it accurately inside the joint. The visit usually takes around an hour, and most people walk out of the clinic themselves.
What does it cost?
The joint PRP consultation is £150. If PRP is recommended and you decide to go ahead, ultrasound-guided joint PRP is £750 for one visit. Your doctor will explain whether one session or a short course is advised for you before anything is booked.
What should I expect afterwards?
The hip may ache for a few days. You will be advised to keep walking gently, to avoid hard training for a short time, and to continue your rehabilitation exercises, which matter as much as the injection itself. Any benefit usually builds over several weeks, and your doctor will review progress with you.
How do I arrange a consultation?
Send us a message on WhatsApp and we will offer you the earliest appointment with one of our doctors at our clinics in Marylebone or Belgravia. At your first visit the doctor assesses you and agrees a plan with you before any treatment, so you know exactly what is recommended, why, and what it will cost.
After each session you receive clear aftercare advice in writing, and our team books your reviews and any further sessions, so your plan stays on track without you having to chase it.
Frequently asked questions
Can a labral tear heal on its own?
The labrum has a limited blood supply, so tears rarely heal fully, but symptoms often settle well with the right rehabilitation.
Is PRP better than a steroid injection for the hip?
There is not enough good evidence to say so for labral tears. Your doctor will explain the options that suit your hip.
How much is hip PRP in London?
Ultrasound-guided joint PRP is £750 at The London PRP Clinic, after a £150 consultation.
Do I need an MRI first?
Not always. Your doctor will advise whether imaging would change your treatment before arranging it.
Will I need surgery?
Some people do, particularly when the hip shape keeps pinching the labrum. Your doctor can arrange an orthopaedic opinion if that is the better route.
The London PRP Clinic is part of The Wellness, a doctor-led private healthcare group with clinics at 10 Portman Square, Marylebone, and 9 Eccleston Street, Belgravia. All treatments are carried out by GMC-registered doctors after a consultation and clinical assessment. Results vary from person to person and no outcome can be guaranteed. This article is general information and not a substitute for medical advice about your own health.
Message us on WhatsApp on +44 7961 280835 (ref PRP-prp-for-hip-labral-tear) and we will arrange your appointment.
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