Las Vegas Shoulder Labral Tear Treatment

Subheading: Don’t let shoulder pain keep you from living fully. Discover expert care and advanced treatment options in Las Vegas.

What Is a Shoulder Labral Tear?

A shoulder labral tear, also called a labrum tear, is a common injury to the ring of cartilage (labrum) that surrounds the shoulder socket (glenoid). This vital structure helps stabilize your shoulder joint and keeps your arm bone securely in place during movement. When the labrum tears, it can cause significant pain, instability, and limited range of motion that interferes with your daily activities and the sports you love.

If you’re experiencing shoulder pain that’s affecting your golf swing, limiting your ability to reach overhead, or causing your shoulder to feel like it’s “slipping out of place,” you may have a labral tear that requires expert orthopedic care.

Understanding Labral Tear Shoulder Anatomy

The glenoid labrum is a ring of fibrous cartilage that deepens the shallow shoulder socket, providing stability during arm movement. There are several types of labral tears:

SLAP Tears (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) The most common type, occurring at the top of the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches.

Anterior Labral Tears Tears in the front of the labrum, often caused by shoulder dislocations or forward arm movements.

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Posterior Labral Tears Less common tears at the back of the labrum, typically from repetitive overhead activities.

Glenoid Labrum Tears Complete or partial tears anywhere around the rim of the shoulder socket.

Our goal isn’t just to “fix” your ACL—it’s to restore your confidence, rebuild your strength, and help you return to the lifestyle you love, without shortcuts or surprises.

Shoulder Labral Tear Symptoms

Don’t ignore these warning signs that may indicate a torn labrum:

Pain and Discomfort

  • Deep, aching pain in the shoulder, especially with overhead movements

  • Sharp, catching pain during specific arm positions

  • Night pain that disrupts your sleep, particularly when lying on the affected side

  • Pain with reaching behind your back or overhead

Instability and Mechanical Symptoms

  • Shoulder “giving way” or feeling unstable during activities

  • Clicking, popping, or grinding sensations with movement

  • Catching or locking of the shoulder in certain positions

  • Weakness in overhead activities or throwing motions

Activity Limitations

  • Difficulty with golf swing or tennis strokes

  • Trouble reaching for objects on high shelves

  • Pain with lifting even moderate weights

  • Reduced performance in sports or physical activities

“My shoulder kept feeling like it was going to pop out when I played golf. The catching sensation made me afraid to take a full swing.”

Common patient concern

Our ACL Treatment Approach: Not One-Size-Fits-All

We treat ACL injuries using a tiered strategy based on severity, lifestyle demands, and patient preferences:

Step 1: Precise Diagnosis & Evaluation

  • In-house imaging (MRI, ultrasound)
  • Functional movement assessment
  • Clear explanation of tear grade, location, and treatment implications

Step 2: Tailored Treatment Plan

Conservative, Non-Surgical Options (for Partial Tears or Low-Demand Patients):

  • PRP Injections (Platelet-Rich Plasma) to reduce inflammation and promote healing

  • Physical therapy to strengthen surrounding structures

  • Custom bracing to support the knee during healing

Surgical Options (for Full Tears or High-Demand Patients):

  • Minimally invasive arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using the latest graft options (patellar tendon, hamstring, or quadriceps)

  • Orthobiologic augmentation (e.g. PRP or bone marrow concentrate) to accelerate healing and reduce re-injury risk

  • Return-to-sport protocols designed for confident re-entry

Why Choose Ortho Las Vegas for ACL Tears?

Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Roddy McGee

Blended surgical + regenerative expertise under one roof

Concierge-level care that respects your time and goals

Proven track record with weekend warriors and elite athletes

A clear, step-by-step recovery plan from day one

Our goal isn’t just to “fix” your ACL—it’s to restore your confidence, rebuild your strength, and help you return to the lifestyle you love, without shortcuts or surprises.

Are You a Candidate?

You may be a good fit for Ortho Las Vegas if:

  • You’ve recently torn your ACL and want a second opinion

  • You’re an athlete or active adult seeking a trusted solution

  • You’ve had surgery before and are still experiencing instability

  • You’re skeptical of generic PT-only clinics or “stem cell” centers

  • You want real results—not empty promises

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter protocols. We believe in what works—backed by science, delivered with care.

Recovery Timeline: What to Expect

 

Treatment Path Timeline Highlights
PRP + PT (Non-Surgical) 6–12 weeks of progressive rehab with monitoring
ACL Reconstruction Surgery 6–9 months full return to sport; early milestones include walking by week 2–3, jogging by 10–12 weeks
Regen-Augmented Surgery Reduced inflammation, faster graft integration, lower re-tear risk in early healing stages

Every plan includes customized physical therapy, milestone testing, and check-ins with Dr. McGee to ensure long-term success.

Take the Next Step Toward Full Recovery

Discover whether surgery, regenerative therapy, or both are right for your knee.

ACL Tears at Ortho Las Vegas

Can a partial ACL tear heal without surgery?

Yes. Many partial tears respond well to physical therapy and regenerative injections like PRP, depending on the tear pattern and your activity level.

Emerging evidence supports PRP in reducing inflammation and aiding healing—especially in partial tears or post-surgical graft healing.

Light-duty jobs: 2–3 weeks. Desk jobs: 7–10 days. High-impact sports: 6–9 months with clearance protocols.

Typically, yes. We’ll review your benefits and explain what’s covered and what’s not—especially for regenerative add-ons.

We offer full-spectrum care—surgical, orthobiologic, and rehab—under one expert team. No guesswork. No disconnected providers.