What is a Shoulder Labrum Tear?
The labrum is a circular piece of soft cartilage on the edge of the shoulder socket. The labrum’s key function is holding the shoulder in place. An injury, accident, or osteoarthritis may cause a labrum tear. Partial labrum tears occur much more frequently than complete ones.
Symptoms of a torn labrum include shoulder instability, pain, and decreased range of motion/ability to move the shoulder. If a tear is not treated, it may lead to a shoulder subluxation or dislocation. Our specialists accurately diagnose shoulder labrum tears. A medical history and physical exam are performed and medical imaging studies (X-rays and MRIs) are ordered. The findings of the studies tell the specialist the location and severity of the tear.
Dr Abdul D Khan
MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)