Question 1

mri says torn labrum of shoulder can this pain  come and go or will it hurt all the time?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on which part of the labrum is affected and your activity level. Most labral tears are degenerative and causes intermittent pain. If you do a lot of overhead activity, such as a throwing athlete, then you can have more pain and may require surgery. Either way, you should have your orthopedist or sport medicine specialist help you determine your best treatment option.

Question 2

when is surgery needed for a labrum tear? and how long is recovery? (i tore it 3 months ago in my shoulder)

Accepted Answer

Common: if the labrum is torn and causes pain or instability particularly inthe young age patient ... surgery is likely to be needed and advised

Question 3

can i be nauseous from the pain i am experiencing from torn labrum in shoulder ?

Accepted Answer

Pain and nausea: Severe pain has been associated with nausea at times, but localized shoulder pain typically does not do this. If you are aware of a labral tear, do you have a plan of treatment to repair this damage. One way to determine the association is to treat the pain and see if nausea resolves.

Question 4

have torn labrum in shoulder and have horrible pain behind shoulder blade. are they related or separate issues ?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Separate issues but if occurred in same injury could possibly be related. Pain from labrum usually radiates to the arm not the back.

Question 5

which test/exam can determine if my shoulder is fully recovered? (torn labrum, 6 month ago)

Accepted Answer

Need more info: If you did not have surgery then the labrum is still torn. This does not necessarily mean that you have to have surgery. Labral tears vary in size, location and associated symptoms. Often degenerative tears are treated conservatively, without surgery, and patients do quite well. Your orthopedist/ sports medicine physician can help you make this assessment. If you had surgery your doc will tell you.

Question 6

can a torn labrum (left shoulder) heal itself?

Accepted Answer

No: Generally labral tears do not heal on their own. However if there is no pain and no feelings of instability then no treatment is needed. If therapy does not work then surgery is sometimes needed to repair the labrum.

Question 7

what can be done to help treat a torn labrum in the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff: Start with some easy exercises to work the muscles of the shoulder blade that the rotator cuff attaches to. This will take some of the strain off the cuff and labrum.  Use a rag and wipe a surface in the numbers of a clock face from the center up to 12:00 then back to center then 1:00 and so on. Start on a flat table top and gradually work your way up to a mirror or other vertical surface.

Question 8

i have had a torn labrum and rotator cuff in my left shoulder for over a year now, will it heal on its own? my  dr refuses to give me a referral

Accepted Answer

See a shoulder doc: Neither a labral tear or complete cuff tear will heal by me selves.  In fact cuff tears can get worse if left untreated.  Insist on a referral.

Question 9

what is the cost of a shoulder arthrogram with contrast mri?  specifically for a possible torn labrum.

Accepted Answer

$=about 3500: Depends on the provider ; state u live in.

Question 10

could a torn labrum in the shoulder be healed with physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

No: Although therapy can not heal a torn labrum, it may restore strength motion and provide enough pain relief that no further treatment may be needed. If it does not help that surgery may be recommended.

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Mri says torn labrum of shoulder can this pain come and go or will it hurt all the time?

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When is surgery needed for a labrum tear? and how long is recovery? (i tore it 3 months ago in my shoulder)

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Can i be nauseous from the pain i am experiencing from torn labrum in shoulder ?

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Have torn labrum in shoulder and have horrible pain behind shoulder blade. are they related or separate issues ?

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Which test/exam can determine if my shoulder is fully recovered? (torn labrum, 6 month ago)

A member asked:

Can a torn labrum (left shoulder) heal itself?

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What can be done to help treat a torn labrum in the shoulder?

A member asked:

I have had a torn labrum and rotator cuff in my left shoulder for over a year now, will it heal on its own? my dr refuses to give me a referral

A member asked:

What is the cost of a shoulder arthrogram with contrast mri? specifically for a possible torn labrum.

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Could a torn labrum in the shoulder be healed with physical therapy?

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