What is Shoulder Labrum Tear?
A shoulder labrum tear is a cartilage injury affecting the labrum, a ring of fibrocartilage that surrounds the glenoid (the socket part of the shoulder joint). It serves as a cushion, deepens the socket, and helps stabilize the shoulder by providing attachment points for ligaments and the long head of the biceps tendon.
Types of Shoulder Labrum Tears
SLAP Tear (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior)
- Involves the top (superior) part of the labrum, where the biceps tendon attaches.
- Common in overhead athletes (e.g., baseball pitchers, swimmers)
Bankart Lesion
- Involves a tear in the lower part of the labrum, often caused by shoulder dislocations.
- Common in contact sports and younger individuals.
Posterior Labrum Tear
- Less common, caused by repetitive stress or trauma to the back of the shoulder.
Degenerative Labrum Tear
- Typically occurs due to age-related wear and tear, often seen in older adults.
Causes of Labrum Tears
- Traumatic Injury: Falls, accidents, or shoulder dislocations.
- Repetitive Overuse: Overhead sports like tennis, baseball, or swimming.
- Sudden Pulling or Lifting: Lifting heavy objects quickly.
- Aging and Degeneration: Natural tissue weakening over time.
Symptoms
- Deep, dull shoulder pain.
- Clicking, popping, or catching sensation.
- Weakness and instability.
- Limited range of motion.
- Pain with overhead activities.
Treat Shoulder Cuff Tear without Surgery
The ORTHOReNEW approach uses interventional orthobiologics to support and enhance the body’s natural healing process. Procedures using Regenexx injectates is an effective and proven alternative for people looking for the condition. Customized treatment plans may include one or more of the non-surgical treatment stated below.
ORTHOReNEW - Regenexx SD Injectate
Procedures using patented Regenexx SD injectate include a patented protocol that utilizes Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC), which contains the patient’s own mesenchymal stem cells. The cell processing for a Regenexx SD injectate routinely achieves 20x concentration— far above what non-Regenexx cell processing can achieve.
ORTHOReNEW - Regenexx SCP Injectate
Procedures using Regenexx SCP injectate represent a supercharged platelet-rich plasma (PRP) version. In this process, blood is drawn and then processed to isolate the platelets and growth factors. The growth factors are then purified, concentrated, and injected into the shoulder area using imaging guidance for precision. Regenexx-SCP injectate provides a higher concentration of growth factors than typical PRP procedures.