Ways To Treat A Labrum Tear

Arthroscopic Surgery

While many labrum tears can be treated with home remedies, and some exhibit no pain whatsoever, others are more serious. The injuries that come from a fall or repetitive overhead arm movements of an intense nature often lead to surgery. Surgery can repair damage and allow for improved usage with reduced to no pain. Arthroscopic surgery involves making a small incision and inserting a tiny camera into the injured socket. The damage labrum is repaired with sutures and healing can begin again. The shoulder must be immobilized for the length of time advised by the doctor. Premature return to sports or other use of the shoulder will interfere with healing. The sutures the surgeon placed in the shoulder must hold the labrum in place so it can grow and heal again (often eight to twelve weeks). Movement will not help. It's also important to understand surgery cannot make a shoulder like new again. It returns normal daily use to the shoulder, but not to the levels of use some overhead sports require.

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