Shoulder Injury - Glenoid Labrum

[Knoxville]

I had an MRI done on my R shoulder on Monday. The radiologist wrote out a report and this is what it says:

No fracture or bone marrow lesion noted. There is some minimal hyperintensity about the AC joint. This may reflect some minimal degenerative change. There is an unusual appearnace of the glenoid labrum. It appears to be incomplete and fractured at several levels. This is an unusual finding and does not appear to be associated, however, with increased fluid in the glenohumeral joint. There is no evidence of rotator cuff tear and no significant impingement syndrome changes are noted. There does appear to be one small periarticular cyst about the humeral head and neck junction. This should not be significant. No other changes are noted.

Impression:
1. Fragmentation of the glenoid labrum, may reflect tear of the glenoid labrum.
2. There is no evidence of significant glenohumeral joint fusion.
3. No rotator cuff tear or impingement syndrom changes.


Any input on this? Anyone have anything like this happen to them? I think this is an old injury of mine that comes back once in a while.

[Shibby]

I'm not sure what your asking. Do you understand the different things its saying? Are looking for opinions on what you should do about fixing it?

[Knoxville]

Yes, I understand what he is saying. I tried to call the doctor that ordered the MRI, but he is out of the office until tomorrow afternoon. I'm looking for opinions on forms of treatment. It has healed itself in the past, but takes a couple of months. I was really surprised that my rotator cuff is okay

[Shibby]

Well the possible tear will take a couple months to scar up. That's probably what it did before. It could be catching and tearing in another place or re-tearing in the same place. It's kind of like the menisci in your knee. Surgery is the only real way to fix it.

"A lot can be done to help people who have a labral tear. Most times, treatment will begin with a conservative approach. A program of stretching and strengthening exercises, icing, pain medications or anti-inflammatory medications may be used to help decrease pain and improve function of the shoulder. Doctors and physical therapists who deal with people who have labral tears can help outline an individualized treatment program.

If the conservative approach to managing a labral tear is not effective, surgery may be required. An orthopaedic surgeon may be able to repair or remove the torn part of the labrum through arthroscopic surgery or through an open shoulder procedure. If the labral tear is also associated with an unstable glenohumeral joint, the surgeon may also be able to surgically stabilize the glenohumeral joint. "

So in conclusion, rest it as much as possible and see if the pain goes away and range of motion is kept.

[NYCmitch25]

^^^^^ I thought you were a hack but you actually DO know what your talking about. Good reply.

[shortz]

Have you had any major trauma to your shoulder, possibly a dislocation? That is pretty common with dislocations and blunt traumas.

[blm]

Damn you injured your labia, I didn't know guys had them...try stretching...

"From ancient tribal times, Labia Stretching is an ancient and enduring practice, immersed in mystery and intrigue to all whom come upon it. It takes a unique breed of women who literally takes it into their own hands to stretch and elongate their inner vaginal lips to unimaginable lengths. One can only wonder what it must feel like to run thy hand through the unending lengths of a woman’s elongated vaginal lips..."

[pierced one]

Originally posted by blm
Damn you injured your labia, I didn't know guys had them...try stretching...

"From ancient tribal times, Labia Stretching is an ancient and enduring practice, immersed in mystery and intrigue to all whom come upon it. It takes a unique breed of women who literally takes it into their own hands to stretch and elongate their inner vaginal lips to unimaginable lengths. One can only wonder what it must feel like to run thy hand through the unending lengths of a woman’s elongated vaginal lips..."

:rofl: :rofl:


sorry to hear about you shoulder man.

[Shibby]

Originally posted by NYCmitch25
^^^^^ I thought you were a hack but you actually DO know what your talking about. Good reply.

Uhh, thanks I guess.

[blm]

Originally posted by NYCmitch25
^^^^^ I thought you were a hack but you actually DO know what your talking about. Good reply.

I thought you were a dick...guess I was right ;)

[shortz]

Originally posted by NYCmitch25
^^^^^ I thought you were a hack but you actually DO know what your talking about. Good reply.

We just had a convo the other day about how we come across n the board. This is pretty hard to decide if it's sarcastic or serious. It sounds quite rude from what I can tell.

Sibby is the real deal. Although not quite completely through schooling, I believe he has taken the anatomy classes and does not beat around the bush. Although I am not ortho, I have taken anatomy classes also and can vouche that Shibby is not pulling stuff out of his ass. ;)

[Shibby]

Thanks, shortz.

[NYCmitch25]

It was a compliment. Sibbys a cool guy. Shortz have your read any of the injury related questions? I always refer to him as an expert.


I have a stong background in Science. I have also studied PT and AT. I know he knows what hes talking about. I have taken almost every science class offered including Adv. Anatomy and Physiology.

[Shibby]

What is it today, with members cussing at Mods? I got one earlier also.

[NYCmitch25]

I just getting sick of the negativity from this guy.