Posterior Labrum tear

[pitchdad]

My son has posterior labral tear. It primarily involves the postereosuperior quadrant. What do you think is necessary to fix it. Surgery? Rehab? No Rotator tear. Nine O'clock position


This discussion is related to MRI results for my shoulder MRI.

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

It very clearly shows that it is not degenerative and it is traumatic.

Physical conservative therapy will last 3-4 months and he has to take this course if he can wait and avoid active sports till he is cured.

If he has to involve in sports and want a faster recovery then he has to talk with his orthopedician for surgical intervention.

Take care!

[pitchdad]

I forgot to mention my son is a 20 yr. old college pitcher who is suppose to try out for pro teams this summer. How long do you think the therapy will take. 2-3 months? Or longer depending on the tear?Here are more of the written results. The labrum does not seem to be avulsed or detached however. There is no paralabral cyst.  There are no degenerative changes. A small amount of liquid is located in the proximal biceps tendon sheath at the level of the humeral head and neck. The axial sequences and the sagittal sequence suggest that there may be one or two loose bodies surrounded by fluid within the biceps tendon sheath but this is not to be definite.  No rotator tear.

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

His orthopedician will refer him for physiotherapy if he is willing to take conservative therapy.

Most labral tears do not require surgery; however, in patients who have persistent symptoms despite more conservative treatments, surgery may be necessary.

Take care!