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The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, allowing us to lift, rotate, and extend our arms in multiple directions. This remarkable range of motion comes with a trade-off: the shoulder is also more vulnerable to injury. Among the injuries that can affect the shoulder, labrum tears are a common source of pain and instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is the Shoulder Labrum?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A FOOSH injury occurs when you fall forward or backward and land with your arm outstretched to break the impact. This sudden force travels through the hand and wrist into the arm, sometimes reaching the The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, where the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) sits inside a shallow socket of the shoulder blade (glenoid). To deepen this socket and provide stability, a ring of cartilage called the labrum surrounds the joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The labrum acts like a cushion, absorbing impact and keeping the joint stable during movement. When the labrum is torn, the shoulder can become painful, weak, or unstable, making daily activities and sports more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is the Shoulder Labrum?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Labrum tears can occur in different parts of the shoulder and are classified into several types:<\/p>\n\n

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    SLAP Tears (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    A SLAP tear affects the top portion of the labrum, where the biceps tendon attaches. These injuries are often linked to repetitive overhead activities, such as throwing sports or swimming, and can also result from falls or sudden trauma.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Bankart Tears<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    A Bankart tear occurs in the lower part of the labrum and is commonly associated with shoulder dislocations. When the labrum is torn in this area, the shoulder is more likely to dislocate again.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Posterior Labrum Tears<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Less common, posterior labrum tears typically result from trauma, weightlifting, or repeated stress on the back of the shoulder.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Common Causes and Risk Factors<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Labrum tears can happen suddenly due to trauma or develop gradually from repetitive strain. Some of the most common causes include:<\/p>\n