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What to do if i have surgery for a labrum that has a tear and is also separated, if so can you tell me about your experience with surgery?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You need: to re-ask...torn labrum where??? HIP?? SHOULDER?? There is a lot of controversy about how "effective" surgery is depending upon the LOCATION of the TEAR! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 9/2/2017

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