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What type of exercises and how long is the recovery for a torn labrum?

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Torn Labrum: Symptoms of a torn labrum can be an achy sensation in the joint, catching of the shoulder with movement, pain with specific activities. The labor was made of thick tissue that is susceptible to injury with trauma to the shoulder joint. Treatment of a torn labrum dependent on what type of tear that occurred. Most patients do not require surgery. Check out http://goo.Gl/a5mg5 for more info.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Post surgery?: Labral tears don't usually completely heal by themselves. Post surgery rehab may take 3-6 months. If things were just strained and not torn that strengthening all the muscles around the shoulder including the shoulder blade may help.

Answered 9/22/2013

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