Specs-Out

Last updated : 03 June 2008 By Plymouth_hammer

The labrum is the common name for the cartilage that lines a hip joint. The cartilage provides cushioning for the joint which allows the ball of the thighbone to move freely in the socket.


The 22-year-old defender suffered the hip injury during training for the States' friendly game against Spain this week and has now flown back to California for further tests.


Spector looked much improved last season making 28 appearances in a continually injury-ravaged Hammers line-up.