Leslie Vidal, MD

06/16/2026

That “deep groin pain,” clicking, or feeling like your hip is unstable isn’t something to ignore.

A hip labrum tear can silently affect stability and mechanics in the joint. For many patients, rest and therapy help, but when symptoms persist, minimally invasive arthroscopic repair or reconstruction may be needed to restore the labrum’s natural seal and function.

Modern hip preservation is about more than pain relief, it’s about restoring biomechanics.

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What is a hip labrum tear? The hip is a complex ball-and-socket joint, formed from the head of the femur (thigh bone) fitting snugly into a portion of the acetabulum (pelvis). A hip labrum is a fibrocartilaginous tissue that surrounds the socket, creating a seal between the head of the femur and the...

06/12/2026

Your hip shouldn't click, catch, lock, or feel like it's slipping out of place.
These may be signs of a hip labrum tear.

Watch for:
🔹 Groin pain
🔹 Sharp stabbing pain
🔹 Hip stiffness
🔹 Limping
🔹 Reduced mobility
🔹 Locking or catching sensations

The sooner the cause is identified, the sooner you can get back to moving comfortably.

What is a hip labrum tear? The hip is a complex ball-and-socket joint, formed from the head of the femur (thigh bone) fitting snugly into a portion of the acetabulum (pelvis). A hip labrum is a fibrocartilaginous tissue that surrounds the socket, creating a seal between the head of the femur and the...

06/10/2026

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) uses your own blood to concentrate growth factors that help support healing and tissue repair. It may help improve pain and function for injuries and arthritis. Here is what else you should know ⬇️

What is PRP? Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets and growth factors created from a designated amount of your own blood. Increased levels of growth factors improve signaling and recruitment of cells to an injury site and optimize the environment for healing. This treatment has....

06/09/2026

Shoulder arthritis presents as a functional disease as much as a structural one.

Beyond pain, patients frequently report:
stiffness, loss of overhead motion, weakness, and mechanical symptoms such as crepitus.

Night pain and progressive limitation in range of motion are often early clinical clues.

Assessment should focus on how symptoms impact daily function, not just imaging findings.

What is shoulder arthritis? Arthritis in the shoulder occurs when there is thinning or loss of the articular cartilage that covers the bones, and ultimately painful bone-on-bone contact develops. Articular cartilage is the smooth, soft tissue that covers the ends of the ball and socket within the sh...

06/05/2026

Dr. Vidal and her clinic utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to treating complex knee conditions. From physical rehabilitation strategies to advanced orthopedic interventions, her goal is to restore function and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based care. https://leslievidalmd.com/contact/

06/04/2026

If you’ve been dealing with persistent hip pain, you may have heard of a hip labral repair. But what exactly happens during the procedure?

In this video, Dr. Vidal takes us inside the operating room to demonstrate how she treats labral tears using arthroscopic surgery. Here is a quick breakdown of the steps: visualization, cleanup (Debridement) and repair.

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06/02/2026

Confident care. Clear communication. Athlete-focused treatment.

Dr. Vidal is known for quickly building trust by thoroughly explaining diagnoses and creating thoughtful, aggressive, but safe, plans to return patients to activity.

Her focus is simple: fix the problem while caring for the whole person in the process. https://leslievidalmd.com/

05/29/2026

Shoulder arthritis care is not one-size-fits-all.

Treatment ranges from minimally invasive arthroscopy for mild disease to total or reverse shoulder replacement for advanced degeneration. The goal is always the same: restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. Learn more ⬇️

What is shoulder arthritis? Arthritis in the shoulder occurs when there is thinning or loss of the articular cartilage that covers the bones, and ultimately painful bone-on-bone contact develops. Articular cartilage is the smooth, soft tissue that covers the ends of the ball and socket within the sh...

05/26/2026

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) has been used in orthopedics to support the treatment of tendon injuries and symptomatic arthritis.

Its proposed benefit lies in delivering concentrated growth factors to modulate inflammation and support tissue repair.

What is PRP? Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets and growth factors created from a designated amount of your own blood. Increased levels of growth factors improve signaling and recruitment of cells to an injury site and optimize the environment for healing. This treatment has....

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor those who gave everything and reflect on what it means to help others return to the life they served to protect.

As a shoulder, hip, and knee surgeon in Colorado, I spend my days restoring movement: helping patients hike again in the Rockies, return to duty, or simply walk without pain.

Freedom is more than a word: it’s the ability to move through life without limitation.