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Im 21 years old. i have a labrum tear. whats your recomendation? thanks

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Dr. Allen Lu answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: Unfortunately, labral tears come in many different forms, so your individual situation needs to be examined along with you friendly neighborhood sports medicine orthopedist. Some labral tears you can live with without any intervention. Some cause pain with certain activities you could live without. Some labral tears cause instability, allowing your shoulder to dislocate. Be seen!

Answered 12/18/2014

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Which joint?: Depends. Usually surgical if symptomatic at your age. If was associated with shoulder dislocation very likely to dislocate again.

Answered 5/10/2013

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