What is a torn labrum

Where is the hymen located?

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Right at the entrance to the vagina.

What is a labral tear?

http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/sma/sma_labtear_sma.htm

The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint. The socket of the shoulder blade holds the ball of the upper arm bone. The socket is called the glenoid. The labrum is a lip of connective tissue located where the shoulder ligaments, which mak…

What are the symptoms of a torn labrum?

http://orthopedics.about.com/od/shoulderelbow/a/labrum.htm

Symptoms of a labral tear depend on where the tear is located, but may include:

Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

how long is the recovery for torn labrum surgery? Will i be ready to play next football season?

Q: i am going into my freshman year of college as a major contributor to the football team. but i tore my labrum during my senior season and only made it worse with heavy lifting over the summer. i cant sit out two seasons.

A: My friend did this and it took him quite a while, he was in a sling for about 3 weeks and then had to do physio therepy for about 4 months before continuing back with sport. however didnt people are different,I have got a stress fracture in my back and i want to go trampolining again but am not allowed so might not be able to do my competition in october..:(

How did I get a torn labrum?

Q: I went to the doctors for my shoulder a few days ago and they said I could have a torn labrum. I want to know what could have caused this and what I should be careful of doing so it does not get worse. Also, what position should I be very careful of not going in.

A: The labrum in your shoulder is at the socket..and kind of a cartilage..usually overshoulder or throwing activity is the cause.You will need an MRI to tell for sure..exam is not too accurate.http://www.carpal-tunnel-symptoms.com

What do you do about a torn labrum(shoulder)?

Q: My brother has a torn labrum in his shoulder. He plays hockey and soccer VERY competitively & this bothers him a lot. Will he have to get surgery? If he does, how long will he be out?

A: I’ve read your question over and I felt the frustration of this form to not to be able to ask you a few probing questions to better answer your question. However I would like to email you a few things that will at the very least offer you some insights and hopefully give you a feeling of empowerment as a result to gaining more knowledge and I believe that is absolutely key to any problem…to take away the dark spots and shed some light into the unknown….with your permission of course.M.D. 21 yearsF.A.A.C.