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Labral Repair

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Labral Repair

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Arthroscopic labral repair stitches a torn shoulder labrum to restore stability.

INFORMATIONSurgery Overview

Surgery Time

About 1 hour

Incision

3~5cm

Anesthesia

General

Walking

Day after surgery

Daily Life

After 1 week

Showering

After stitch removal

M E A N I N G

What Is Labral Repair?

Arthroscopic superior labral repair is surgery to stitch the fibrocartilage that surrounds
the socket of the shoulder blade (scapula) when it is torn and
can no longer do its job.

Surgery is considered when the joint pops or hurts, feels unstable,
and symptoms do not improve with non-surgical treatment.

Illustration of an inflamed shoulder joint

CASEWho Is a Candidate?

Pain or stiffness severe enough to make daily life difficult

Pain that persists even at rest

No improvement with conservative treatment (medication, injections, physical therapy)

Frequent recurrence

ADVANTAGEAdvantages of
Labral Repair

· Surgery is possible with regional anesthesia of the shoulder alone.
· Side effects that general anesthesia can cause, such as breathing difficulty or worsening heart disease, can be avoided.
· The incision is small and follows the natural skin creases, so it leaves only a small scar.
· Surgery can be done arthroscopically, with little damage to the surrounding tissue and muscles.
· Recovery is fast and the hospital stay is short.

MANAGEMENTAftercare

After surgery, warmth, swelling, infection or complications may occur at the surgical site, so continuous care is needed.

Recovery varies from person to person depending on each patient's health and condition.

Be sure to follow the post-operative precautions and restrictions to prevent complications.

Avoid strenuous movements even if you feel no pain.