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What is a Labral Tear?

Labral Tear Shoulder Joint

A labral tear in the shoulder is an injury to the ring of cartilage called the labrum that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The labrum helps keep the ball (the top of the upper arm bone) securely in the socket while allowing a wide range of motion…. Read more »