Should I have surgery for a SLAP tear?

Should I have surgery for a SLAP tear?

SLAP tear surgery is recommended when: You still have SLAP tear symptoms despite non-surgical treatment. A specific injury caused your tear and it affects your shoulder stability. Your SLAP tear stems from overusing your shoulder.

How successful is SLAP tear surgery?

Results of Surgery In patients having an arthroscopic SLAP repair using modern suture anchors, more than 90% are found to have good results, and more than 85% are able to return to competitive athletic activities.

Can you live with a torn shoulder labrum?

That’s what patients experiencing a superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) tear must live with every day. “When a SLAP tear occurs, the top part of the labrum becomes unstable and can lead to shoulder instability,” Dr. Christensen says.

How bad is labrum surgery?

Potential complications of labrum repair Blood vessel damage. Incomplete repair or postoperative failure. Instrument breakage during surgery. Joint stiffness or damage to other joint structures.

How long is recovery after labrum shoulder surgery?

Once your sling comes off, you will need to do flexibility exercises in order to restore strength and mobility to your shoulder. Overall, you can usually expect your torn labrum shoulder surgery recovery time to be between three and six months.

Can you make a SLAP tear worse?

Can a SLAP tear get worse if untreated? Yes, if a SLAP tear is left untreated, some common and long-term problems could occur, including: shoulder dislocation or instability, reduced range of motion, chronic pain, and adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).

HOW LONG IS SLAP tear surgery?

Some SLAP injuries require the surgeon to cut open the biceps, but these types of tears are rare. The surgery typically takes no more than 90 minutes to complete. Your healthcare provider will give you a nerve block after surgery. This medication blocks all sensation in your arm for up to 12 hours.