I read several e-mails hear about repairing Labrum tears in shoulders. I have a labrum tear and am considering acupuncture instead of orthroscopic surgery. Has anyone heard whether or not acupuncture can repair a labrum tear?
Thank you,
ECE
I have a friend who has this problem. I will tell him of your advice. Thanx
Former Member
I wish you the best. I go in for surgery in 2 days. At this point it does not appear I have a labral tear so my surgery is to relieve an impingement. If he finds more he'll fix it while he is in there. Have you checked UTube for videos of the surgery that might be performed on you? You may find them helpful (if you are not the squeamish type). Surgery is never fun, but I have been lucky enough to have had some great results in the past.
Hope all is OK
I visit my consultant (UK) next week. My MRI shows a small tear in the labrum. After Googling it looks like some Key Hole required. I am lucky that I am still swimming but only 1-2 times a week and Free Style only. I have had the problem since Oct 09.
Finally hello to you all .
Former Member
Hope all is OK
I visit my consultant (UK) next week. My MRI shows a small tear in the labrum. After Googling it looks like some Key Hole required. I am lucky that I am still swimming but only 1-2 times a week and Free Style only. I have had the problem since Oct 09.
Finally hello to you all .
Things went great and the prognosis is good. No additional damage noted. It's never going to be good as new, it will be better than it was and I am hoping it will be much better.
