as one post mentioned, a labral tear does not necessarily have to be implicated with detatchment of the biceps tendon. however with a slap tear by definition, at least PART of the biceps tendon will be "detatched", as its attatchment is AT the superior fascia of the glenoid labrum (i hope we all know slap = superior labral anterior to posterior.) i put detatched in quotes because like ryan said, the biceps tendon basically turns into the labrum, so it may not be detatched from the labrum per se, but rather the labrum at its insertion point will be detatched from the glenoid. the excact location and severity of the tear will play a role though in your ability to perform movements involving the biceps. like ryan, i had no post surgery implications with my biceps tendon and i was able to start curls with resistance bands at maybe six weeks. however, i have read the complete file on my surgery and have spoken not only with my doc about this extensively, but also several med students who have witnessed the procedure first hand; when tension was applied to my bicep while i was under, you can actually see a small superior edge of the labrum separate slightly from the glenoid. in any case, probably got a bit too carried away here, but seriously, ryan is right the procedure has a very high success rate and if you want to lift normally again it is really a pretty easy call if you ask me. ok ill shut up, hope that helps
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Thread: shoulder labrum tear people
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03-03-2009, 07:07 PM #31
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03-03-2009, 08:09 PM #32
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03-08-2009, 11:11 AM #33
I'm 20. Very active.
Been through two surgeries on my left shoulder for dislocations. First was arthoscopic, second was open incision.
Did my pt to a T. But get this...I was doing int. rotations three years post op to maintain my shoulder strength. Light weight on a pully and my shoulder retore!
It's a small tear, so the apprehensiveness of the "shoulder popping out" feeling aint too bad, but it's enough to keep me from lifting and playing pickup hoops cuz I can't imagine a 3rd surgery at this age.
My body just seems to be failing me. I'm only a couple years outta highschool and I sure do miss my senior year shape.
Gotta be some genetics. Like I have great muscles, but poor connective tissues. So I'm literally and figuratively torn by my situation.Pain and Pleasure - Everything we do is to either avoid pain or gain pleasure...profound science
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03-08-2009, 07:18 PM #34
Hey guys,
I had a SLAP repair done a little over a year ago. When I lift, I still have the pain in my shoulder. Is this normal? Will it ever go away?
As far as strength, I'm way ahead of where I was in the past and can bench a lil over 300. It doesn't hurt until I work out and then after the work out. I've been told the pain will never go away, but then I read other post on here that the pain goes away. Just wondering if I need to go back to my doctor to get things checked out again??? ThanksLast edited by ridinonair; 03-08-2009 at 07:21 PM.
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03-08-2009, 10:14 PM #35
I gotta feel for you bro, I had surgery in September for a slap repair and am undergoing an MRI to see a possible retear which would ultimatly need another surgery so I feel for you. Im 21 and cant believe the prblems my body is having so I couldnt imagine a third surgery, I hope the best for you bro, keep your head up
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03-08-2009, 10:41 PM #36
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03-09-2009, 11:23 AM #37
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03-09-2009, 03:58 PM #38
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I just had surgery on Dec. 11 for a slap tear and a rotator cuff tear. I personally think that the sling for the first four weeks was the worst. You have to learn how to wipe your ass all over again. I am almost to my goal of full rotation and will then start strength training it. I tell people that I would have rather torn anything else that my shoulder.
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03-09-2009, 04:34 PM #39
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03-09-2009, 05:10 PM #40
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03-09-2009, 05:11 PM #41
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03-09-2009, 05:37 PM #42
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03-09-2009, 09:34 PM #43
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03-09-2009, 09:56 PM #44
i went to the doctor today and said it is very possible i got a labrum tear, I tried pressing up with my thumb down and my shoulder slipped and got stuck, so waiting to get the MRI done, wanting to get surgery asap because I havn't been able to throw in 4 years and definatly dont want to go my whole life not being able to work my shoulders or throw a football or baseball.
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03-09-2009, 10:22 PM #45
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03-09-2009, 10:36 PM #46
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03-10-2009, 12:48 AM #47
If you have the surgery done make sure you take the physical therapy portion of the recovery very seriously. That is where you can lose some range of motion if you don't get after it. I had surgery on my left shoulder 3 years ago for a torn labrum and the surgery has been successful so far. I still need the same surgery on my right shoulder, but I've done some significant strengthening of my shoulders to help with my problems. Sadly, I don't think I'll ever lift real heavy again as that is how I eventually tore both of my shoulders. Don't want to go through this again...........
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03-10-2009, 08:23 AM #48
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03-10-2009, 02:57 PM #49
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03-19-2009, 08:33 PM #50
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03-19-2009, 08:49 PM #51
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There are many types of SLAP lesions, with most having minimal benefits of nonsurgical treatment (as mentioned cartilage has poor blood flow/healing capabilities). The SLAP lesion doesn't have to involve the biceps tendon (type 1 and 3). Surgical outcomes are usually very good but expect a fairly long recovery period to normal functioning (4-6 months). Clicking/catching sensation should be gone after the surgical treatment.
I tried to clarify some things in this thread that were inaccurate, feel free to ask other questions and I may be able to help.Physical Terrorist
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03-19-2009, 11:40 PM #52
ayy,i have been doing rehab on both my shoulders now for about 3 months and not seeing the results i would like to see.I am seriously considering getting surgery on both so that I will not need to worry about either of them in the future.my symptoms are grinding/clicking and at times pain or discomfort.would anyone say that it would be bad too get surgery on both shoulders at the same time?
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03-20-2009, 06:34 AM #53
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03-23-2009, 04:10 PM #54
keeping informed the ortho said i had the same labrum tear from years ago when i got the MRI. so i am going forward and getting the surgery. he said i would be in sling for 3 weeks then prob 3 months for recovery time with PT. i dont care i need to do this surgery i need to do chest and shoulders again! so prob early next month im going in
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03-25-2009, 10:52 PM #55
Good luck man.
My pain and clicking/grinding sensation has significantly decreased. I know I will probably need the surgery but right now I just cannot go ahead with it due to work.
All I know is that I need to get back to lifting, I am going insane not being able to hit the gym. Since the pain, clicking has become minimal and I have always had full ROM, I'm gonna try to hit up the gym conservatively for the future.
This injury is the most frustrating thing to ever happen to me.
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03-26-2009, 12:36 PM #56
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03-26-2009, 12:54 PM #57
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03-26-2009, 12:58 PM #58
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03-26-2009, 01:05 PM #59
I too have a labral tear, but mine is very minor. Doing weights and such causes me little discomfort. I've gotten a lot of help from doing RC work, it has really helped stabilize my shoulder. Considering the human body itself can not heal a labral tear it just makes you wonder what people 50 years ago had to go through. The advent of labral surgery is relatively new.
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03-26-2009, 01:15 PM #60
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