Labral Tear
The labrum of the shoulder is the cup-shaped cartilage tissue overlying and attached to the rim of the glenoid (the socket of your shoulder joint) which supports and greatly stabilizes the entire shoulder. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint consisting of the humeral head (ball) and glenoid (socket). The labrum deepens the socket and helps keep the ball in place. When torn, it can lead to significant shoulder pain and possible shoulder instability.
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A labral tear is damage to one or more areas of the labrum attached to the socket in the shoulder joint. The ball may slide out part way (subluxation) or come out completely (dislocation) and may cause significant damage to the labrum. There are different types of labral tears such as a superior labral tear or SLAP tear. This type of tear occurs where your biceps tendon is attached to the superior labrum. Injury can be caused by acute trauma as well as by repetitive or forceful shoulder motion. Since the labrum is cartilage tissue deep inside the shoulder, tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or MRI arthrogram may be needed for a proper diagnosis.
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When nonsurgical treatments aren’t effective, arthroscopic surgery such as superior labral repair or Bankart repair of the shoulder usually is required. If you suspect a labral tear, make an appointment to see your Milwaukee Shoulder Doctor as soon as possible. An examination is necessary to learn the exact nature and extent of your injury. Wisconsin Work Injury Doctor is the shoulder injury doctor Milwaukee trusts for accurate diagnoses and treatment.
