What is the front labrum?
The human arm is a ball and a connection with a sleeve endangered humerus or the bone of the upper arms and a part of the shoulder -known as a glueid. This joint is held together not only by the shapes of the bones themselves, but also by ligaments and cartilage. One part of this cartilage, Labrum, rings Glenoid to deepen the socket and secure the ball more securely. The front labrum is part of this structure located towards the front of the body. The articular cartilage is located between the bones that contain the joint, while the cartilage of the Labrum is located only around the part of the socket and the joint joint. The articular cartilage function is also different, as this tissue is used to allow the full range of movement in the joint by padding the bones. The erosion of this cartilage can lead to osteoarthritis. The anterior labrum is not susceptible to osteoarthrosis and consists of much harder and stricter tissues than joint cartilage.
Despite the stronger construction is not the labrum immuneagainst injury. Tears may occur in any part of the cartilage, either from a single traumatic injury, such as a car accident, or over time from recurring movement, such as Pitching baseball. These tears are referred to their location, and those who are at the front are the front labrum tears and those in the back known as the rear labrum tears. The injury can be further classified as inferior or superior, the first is closer to the elbow and the second closer to the upper part of the arm.
If the patient represents symptoms of front labrum tears, such as pain, which may worsen when holding an arm above the head or cracking sounds when the arms rotate, the doctor usually orders the scanning of magnetic resonance (MRI). Towlessness will provide a clear picture of the scope of the injury. Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the tears.
In the case of very slight tears or distribution injuries, painkillers and periods of the joint may be prescribed. After this resting period can followAT Physical therapy to strengthen close muscles and restore the range of movement. Heavy tears of front labrum, as well as smaller ones that do not respond to less aggressive treatment, generally require surgical repair. This procedure is often performed arthoscopically; This means that with a camera and tools inserted by a small cut into the skin. Recovery during which the patient should participate in physical therapy may take three to four months.