
What is a labrum tear?
When you suffer a tear on your shoulder or your hip in New Jersey, it is usually caused by a tear in your labrum. The labrum is a piece of fibrocartilage that attaches the rim of your shoulder or hip joint — the socket — to your humerus or femur bones — the ball. When this piece of cartilage is torn, it’s called a labrum or labral tear. Labrum tears can result in minor to severe instability in the shoulder or hip, along with pain and dysfunction within the joint itself.
What are the signs of a labrum tear?
Signs of a shoulder labrum tear include:
- Pain or tenderness in the shoulder
- Popping and clicking
- Feeling that the shoulder may slip or pop out of the socket
- Locking or catching sensation when lifting the arm
- Decreased range of motion
Signs of a hip labrum tear include:
- Pain in the groin or front of the hip
- Pain that increases with physical activity, especially flexing and rotating the hip
- Popping, catching, or clicking in the hip
- Feeling that the hip is stuck or locked
- Limited range of motion
What causes labrum tears?
Labrum tears are usually caused by mechanical and soft tissue issues within the joint, though trauma is another possible cause. Mechanical and soft tissue problems can arise from:- Anatomical variations in your joint
- Degenerative changes
- Arthritis
- Overuse injuries
- Chronic wear and tear
- Repetitive movements
How are shoulder and hip tears diagnosed and treated in our offices in New Jersey?
To effectively diagnose a labrum tear, the team refers you for an MRI and evaluates the results along with your symptoms and the location of your discomfort. Depending on the severity of your tear and any other joint issues you’re experiencing, the team may recommend one or more of the following treatments:- PRP
- Lipogems Adipose/Fat therapy
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC), a type of regenerative therapy
- Physical therapy
- Minimally invasive surgeries like arthroscopy