Has anyone ever thought they or their kid had a Shoulder Labrum Tear and then, after medical examination and/or tests, found out it was something else? What was it?
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MRI's of the shoulder aren't terribly accurate. The shoulder is a tight joint, surrounded by a lot of muscle mass. It is not unusual for doctors to interpret MRI as showing one thing, only to find something more, or less, serious during surgery. I was told, by the surgeon who did my son's surgery, that clinical exam is more specific for labrum issues than MRI. FWIW, during surgery they also discovered a small rotator cuff tear that had not shown up on MRI.
My son experienced intermittent shoulder pain over a period of a year in HS. He saw an ortho multiple times, each time he was told it was not a labrum tear. It was very concerning and frustrating. Turns out it was impingement. We found a physical therapist who identified a specific area of his shoulder that lacked flexibility and he worked it out with specific stretches. Maintaining his shoulder flexibility has become a lifestyle that he has to address continually.
I mean I pitched until I was 28 so I assume I most likely have one.
As for have I been wrong, clinically, and an MRI has showed something pristine? Yes.
@XFactor posted:I mean I pitched until I was 28 so I assume I most likely have one.
As for have I been wrong, clinically, and an MRI has showed something pristine? Yes.
I think if you did scans on most healthy/active adults (say 35+) you'd find something in their shoulder. Same for back.
@nycdad posted:I think if you did scans on most healthy/active adults (say 35+) you'd find something in their shoulder. Same for back.
Shoulder, knee, back, etc... yes, you are 100% correct.