The labrum can tear a few different ways: 1) completely off the bone, 2) within or along the edge of the labrum, or 3) where the bicep tendon attaches. Diagnosing a labrum tear involves a physical examination and most likely an MRI, CT scan and/or arthroscopy of the shoulder.

General guidelines to patients on what they can expect for rehabilitation and physical therapy after a shoulder labral repair.

2021年10月1日 · Once orthopedic surgeons realized a torn labrum could be resewn, shoulder labral surgery became more commonplace. Frequently, a labral tear does need to be tended to, and more than likely, surgical repair is not the answer.

SLAP tear surgery is often done to repair torn cartilage in the inner part of your shoulder joint. The tears can be caused by injury or overuse and make it painful or difficult for you to move your shoulder and arm.

2016年9月14日 · This is the bottom line: just because your labrum is reported to be torn on MRI, it does not mean a SLAP tear is the reason for your shoulder pain; in fact, your labrum may not even be torn! Hence, you need to have your shoulder examined by a shoulder specialist.

6 天之前 · Experiencing hip or shoulder pain? It could be a torn labrum. Nicholas Sgaglione, MD, explains the surgical and non-surgical treatment options for labral tears to help patients find the path to recovery that's right for them.

Shoulder Surgery for Labral Tears. If your shoulder labrum tear is severe and conservative therapies are not enough, your doctor may recommend surgery to repair the tear. Surgery can be performed using the following arthroscopic techniques: Shoulder Arthroscopy for Labral Tears

2024年9月12日 · Tears to the specialized cartilage tissue in the shoulder known as the labrum can cause pain and instability in the shoulder. What is the labrum of the shoulder? What does a torn labrum feel like? What are the types of labral tears? Can tears be prevented? Can they heal without surgery? When do you need surgery? What is the recovery time?

There is not much published research on stem cell therapy for tears of the shoulder labrum. Clinically and empirically some doctors report patients with labrum tears who were able to reduce pain and avoid surgery.

Been told you have a shoulder labral tear? Does it cause shoulder pain? Do you need to get surgery? Find out what the evidence says and what doctors and surgeons won't tell you.