Mechanisms of Injury to the Superior Labrum
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Mike ReinoldPosted
Tue 23 Dec 2008 9:43pm
How does a SLAP Tear Occur?
Now that we have discussed the different types and classification of SLAP tears to the superior labrum, I wanted to now talk about how... at least wonders if these patients already had a certain degree of pathology to their superior labrum and the acute injury led to a MRI and diagnosis of a SLAP tear.
Repetitive
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SLAP Tear - Stretch Your Shoulder to Avoid this Painful Shoulder Injury
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Chris M.Posted
Mon 22 Sep 2008 10:36am
What is a SLAP Tear?
Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior Tear
A SLAP Tear is a shoulder injury that often occurs because of repetitive overhead motion – a major contributor being the overhand throwing motion.
Specifically there is a separating of the labrum (the ring of cartilage that circles the shoulder socket and serves to deepen
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What Exactly Is a SLAP Lesion? Top 5 Things You Need to Know About a Superior Labral Tear
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Mike ReinoldPosted
Tue 23 Dec 2008 9:43pm1 Comment
of SLAP Lesions
There are several variations of injuries that can occur to the superior labrum where the biceps anchor attaches (see the above figure to view the biceps attaching into the labrum). Following a retrospective review of 700 shoulder arthroscopies, Snyder et al: Arthroscopy '90 identified 4 types of superior labrum lesions involving
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LABRAL REPAIR VS DEBRIDEMENT or REMOVAL
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Understanding FAI (Hip Impingement)Posted
Sun 04 Oct 2009 11:13pm
Here's a great roundtable discussion where leaders in the field of FAI and hip arthroscopy discuss the importance of the labrum and the results of treatment from removal or debridement vs repair.
These articles are on ortho supersite. You will be allowed to view only a couple of times before being required to become a member. It is a wonderful
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Hip Arthroscopy Recovery 2 Weeks
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Jess McBPosted
Tue 24 Nov 2009 10:04pm
= First view of the joint and inflammation.
4 & 5 = Calcified labrum.
6 = Image showing what is left of the anterior labrum and calcification.
7 = Knife cutting labrum from acetabulum to attempt repair.
8 = After anterior labrum removal (fell to bits upon detatchment).
10 = View across femoral neck showing no offset, it should have a dip
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This Hip Thing....
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Glenn JonesPosted
Fri 25 Sep 2009 3:32pm
enough to stop running is that the symptoms are indication of a labrum tear. In most cases, labrum issues are indicated by anterior hip pain, which is exactly what I am experiencing.
Of course, I could just be a hypochondriac too! Labrum tear is the worst case scenario. It could be nothing more than a muscle strain caused by my old broken down shoes
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MRA Results
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Tri to Be FunnyPosted
Thu 06 Aug 2009 10:53pm
Question: What do you call the person who since April of 2008 has done 2 Marathons, 1 Ultra-Marathon, 3 Half-Ironmans, a Half Marathon, and 2 Full Ironmans??
Answer: A fit and healthy candidate for surgery
Poopers...Results of MRA received today and the result is a hip labral tear and cyst. The labrum is a ring of cartilage that protect
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Great Resource for Understanding FAI
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Understanding FAI (Hip Impingement)Posted
Sun 04 Oct 2009 11:13pm
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) occurs when an abnormality of the proximal femur (cam) or acetabulum (pincer) triggers damage to the acetabular labrum and articular cartilage in the hip. The result of this friction is hip and groin pain as well as loss in range of motion.
This video offers a simple to understand explanation of FAI. Great
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6 1/2 Weeks Post Op: This One's (more) For the Girls
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Understanding FAI (Hip Impingement)Posted
Mon 09 Nov 2009 10:03pm
Thursday marked 6 weeks post-op for Osteoplasty on both femoral head & acetabular rim, synovectomy, debridement & repair of labrum with disolvable anchors, cleaning & removing of debris and smoothing out damaged cartlidge. Maybe there was more, but that's what I remember as of this moment, lol.
I'm doing great, can't really complain. I do
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