The labrum is a ring of cartilage found within the shoulder joint. The shoulder is formed in a ball and socket type joint, where the arm meets the upper body. The arm bone forms a ball at the point of the shoulder, which meets the socket which is part of the shoulder blade. The bones are connected by ligaments, tough tissues that hold the bones together.
Labrum Tear Surgery Los Angeles
A labrum tear can happen in many ways and take many forms. Finding out which type of labrum tear you have is the first step in treating the tear. One type of tear is where the labrum comes completely off of the bone. This is referred to as a dislocated shoulder, in which the shoulder has literally come out of the socket.
A second type of labrum tear is rarer, and typically occurs in older individuals. This type of tear is when the labrum itself tears. The labrum can tear where the bicep attaches to the socket, and certain types of labrum tears can cause clicking and catching as the ball moves around the socket. These types of tears can be caused by sharp movements, falls, or sudden jerking of the shoulder muscles and mechanisms. Labrum tears are tough to diagnose with just a physical examination. Often, an MRI or CT scan is needed for an accurate diagnosis.
Beverly Hills orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eric S. Milstein is an expert in diagnosing and treating labrum tears. If you require labrum tear surgery in Los Angeles, contact Milstein Orthopedics at (310) 595-1030 to schedule a consultation today. You will be glad you had your labrum tear repaired in Los Angeles by Dr. Milstein!
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