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What to do if i have a torn labrum in my shoulder that a surgeon told me would need surgery. should i get a second opinion?

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Absolutely.: Please get a second opinion. Your doctor may be absolutely correct. But there are other entities within the shoulder that can mimic a torn labrum, that may not need surgery. See a sports medicine trained orthopedic shoulder specialist.

Answered 3/20/2014

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