What is labral tear of the shoulder?

Also known as: labral tear, shoulder labral tear, shoulder labrum tear, glenoid labrum tear, shoulder joint tear.

The labrum is a ring of tissue that cushions the socket of the shoulder and prevents the top of the arm bone (or the “head”) from pulling away from the socket. In certain instances, the tissue of the labrum can become injured or wear over time and tear.

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Reviewed by: Craig J Spurdle, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM