Labral repair
The labrum in the shoulder is designed to increase the depth of the socket of the joint, as well as provide support to the shoulder joint to keep it in place. This labrum can be torn partially or entirely, which can make the repairing process difficult. Sometimes, when the labrum is only torn a slight amount, or frayed, the injury does not require surgery. When surgery is necessary to allow normal function of the shoulder, it can be done with open surgery or with arthroscopy. The tear is repaired, and the labrum reattached if necessary. Recovery time for labral repair can vary greatly, depending on the location of the injury, and the extent of it. It can be estimated that labrum will be fully attached within 4-6 weeks, and the strength can be slowly recovered over a period of 1-2 months.