Will an MRI without contrast show a labral tear?
Conclusion: Non-contrast MRI is reliable only for diagnosing full thickness rotator cuff tears and anterior labral tears. Direct or indirect contrast enhancement is recommended for more differentiation. Special scan orientation is necessary for SLAP tears.
What is a posterior labral tear?
A posterior labral tear is referred to as a reverse Bankart lesion, or attenuation of the posterior capsulolabral complex, and commonly occurs due to repetitive microtrauma in athletes.
How do you fix a posterior labral tear?
The repair is generally done trough a minimally invasive approach called arthroscopic surgery. At the time of surgery, if the capsule or labrum are found to have torn away from the bone, holes are made in the glenoid rim.
Can labral tear cause nerve pain?
Labrum tears are increasingly recognized as a major cause of hip pain stemming from the nerve endings in the labrum itself.
What are major symptoms of a labral shoulder tear?
Insidious onset (no known event that caused the injury)
How are labral tears of the shoulder repaired?
Labral repair surgery aims to repair unstable shoulders with staples, anchors or sutures. The procedure is usually performed through arthroscopy, which allows the doctor to view the tear through a small camera and perform the procedure through tiny incisions. Larger tears may require an open procedure.
Do I have a labral shoulder tear?
The kind of operation depends on your injury, age, and how active you are. Surgeons often repair labrum SLAP tears with arthroscopy, in which the doctor makes and works through small cuts in your shoulder. They place a tiny camera in your shoulder joint.
What is a SLAP lesion or labral tear?
A SLAP tear or SLAP lesion is an injury to the glenoid labrum (fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity). SLAP is an acronym for ” superior labral tear from anterior to posterior “.