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Suggest Treatment For Labrum Tear In The Shoulder
Question: Hello, I have a superior Labrum tear in my left shoulder. My doctor wants to do surgery but I would like a 2nd opinion since the recovery time on the surgery is 4-6 months
basically, he wants to detach the bicep tendon and re-attach it further down the humorous
Is this the best/only course of action? I have been through physical therapy, etc and the injury is a year old
basically, he wants to detach the bicep tendon and re-attach it further down the humorous
Is this the best/only course of action? I have been through physical therapy, etc and the injury is a year old
Brief Answer:
You need a surgical repair.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
In an old superior labrum tear that is non healing, surgery is the only option. It is not likely to heal with the conservative treatment. You have already tried all the modes of conservative treatment for last one year.
The detachment of the biceps tendon and then re attachment further down will help in giving support to the superior labrum. Your surgeon is guiding you correctly. This is the best option for you right now.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
You need a surgical repair.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
In an old superior labrum tear that is non healing, surgery is the only option. It is not likely to heal with the conservative treatment. You have already tried all the modes of conservative treatment for last one year.
The detachment of the biceps tendon and then re attachment further down will help in giving support to the superior labrum. Your surgeon is guiding you correctly. This is the best option for you right now.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
thank you for your insights. Is there any alternative surgical procedure that would accomplish the same results, perhaps less intrusively?
Brief Answer:
Simple repair can be done if the injury is small.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A simple repair of the labrum can be done if the tendon is not damaged. That depends on the extent of the injury. This can be decided after an arthroscopic examination. Your surgeon will decide the best repair option based upon the type of tear you have, as well as your age, activity level, and the presence of any other injuries seen during the surgery.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Simple repair can be done if the injury is small.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A simple repair of the labrum can be done if the tendon is not damaged. That depends on the extent of the injury. This can be decided after an arthroscopic examination. Your surgeon will decide the best repair option based upon the type of tear you have, as well as your age, activity level, and the presence of any other injuries seen during the surgery.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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