This week we are going to discuss the variety of tears that can occur to the glenoid labrum – the fibrocartilaginous cup that surrounds the socket of the shoulder. The glenoid labrum strengthens ...

This week we are going to discuss injuries to the glenoid (shoulder) labrum and to the acetabular (hip) labrum. The labrum is a fibrocartilaginous O ring which supports and stabilizes the shoulder ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD A hip labral tear is an injury to the ring of cartilage (the labrum) around the hip socket. The labrum is essential for hip joint stability. The cartilage rim ...

the results of CTA performed by a radiologist experienced in this technique have been much more helpful than MRI in defining the status of the biceps-labrum complex and the anterior glenoid labrum.

Many SLAP lesions in overhead athletes require surgical treatment that involves repair of the labrum back to the glenoid. Treatment of concomitant injuries such as rotator cuff tears and Bankart ...