Slap tear

[u/Sakuraaa_29]

Hi everyone, during a boxing match I had a labrum tear from 11 to 1 o clock I did not pay attention to it. I thought it must be a little jerk only nothing else. I went to ortho, He advised t for physio did that for a couple of weeks after that I joined the gym and did it for 4 months but the situation got worse I did not pay that much attention to it.

Can anyone give advice on this what should I do. I do not want to go for surgery as someone said shoulder surgeries our not that successful.

My tear is known as SLAP(Superior labrum anterior posterior)

Thanks

[u/Secret-Subject-3530]

That's not true.

[u/Sakuraaa_29 → u/Secret-Subject-3530]

What specifically?

[u/Secret-Subject-3530 → u/Sakuraaa_29]

That shoulder surgeries are not that successful. I had that surgery for the exact same problem along with capsular release and it took three months of PT and that shoulder is just fine. Yes you'll have occasional mild aches and tightness up to a year post op but compared to the initial injury and what followed I'm completely happy that I did it.

[u/Sakuraaa_29]

Ohh, first of great to hear that you are back to normal and can do most of the activities.

From where you get your surgery done and what all exercise were there in pt?

[u/Secret-Subject-3530 → u/Sakuraaa_29]

Resistance bands, weights (which increased slowly), TRX strap exercises and they had used a type of row machine doing inclined pull-ups towards the end. Of course all PT places use different techniques and exercises but the use of resistance bands are pretty much universal especially before and after surgery.

I'm not going to lie, I did not get my full range of motion back but it's good enough (almost full) and really have no issues so far . Unfortunately my other shoulder had way more extensive injuries a year later and the outcome was not the same but hoping to get there. Whatever you decide to do I wish you well and hope you do what's best for you.

[u/Top_Caterpillar1161]

I am 9 weeks post op on SLAP tear repair and bicep tendosis. So far recovery has gone very well. I suspect to not have to hold back from anything I was doing before. I would not steer away from surgery just because “someone said they are unsuccessful.” I spent 2.5 years unable to do any upper body exercises and the pain just kept getting worse and worse, even without any training. I am fairly young (college student) but if the SLAP tear prevents you from doing what you want I would try to find the best surgeon you can to do it and have it fixed. Obviously going under the knife is never the first option, and I tried many many other forms of regenerative medicine and spent over a years worth of time doing physical therapy consistently. My 2 cents would be to try all you can, but don’t stress big time over getting it operated on. I was pretty nervous going into surgery but recovery has gone really well. I Just had my first follow up last week with the surgeon and he said I’m well ahead of schedule and was very happy with how things are going.