Longitudinal cohort study of the association between labral pathology and cartilage loss in high-impact athletes: the FORCe study

The study aimed to investigate whether labral tears in high-impact athletes are associated with accelerated cartilage loss over time. The findings indicated weak-to-moderate associations between baseline labral tears and subsequent cartilage loss, suggesting that while labral tears may contribute to cartilage deterioration in young athletes, other factors also play a significant role. Further research is needed to develop strategies for preventing cartilage loss in this population.