A tear in the cartilage that deepens the shoulder socket.
The labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket, known as the glenoid, deepening it so the head of the humerus, the ball of the upper arm bone, fits more securely.
Labral tears are often associated with trauma, shoulder instability, or repetitive throwing, as seen in baseball players. A tear is typically characterized by clicking, locking, popping, and painful catching, and can cause the joint to feel unstable if the labrum isn't doing its job. Diagnosis is often made with MRI, though it can be difficult to confirm.
A specific type of labral tear, called a SLAP tear (superior labrum anterior to posterior), frequently involves the biceps tendon as well.
Restoring stability around the torn labrum.
Treatment focuses on strengthening the muscles that support shoulder stability, easing pain and catching symptoms, and, for throwing athletes, correcting the mechanics that contributed to the tear.
No referral needed. Most insurances accepted. In most cases, you can be seen within the same week.
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