J Korean Shoulder Elbow Soc.  2009 Jun;12(1):80-83.

Triple Labral Lesion of Shoulder : A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St.Paul's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. hssongmd@yahoo.com

Abstract

PURPOSE: A triple labral lesion represents a combination of injuries of the anterior, posterior and superior glenoid labrum. The injury mechanism and symptoms is not completely understood.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We encountered a triple labral injury in a 39-year-old male complaining pain and active abduction difficulty after a motor vehicle accident. Currently, he does not complain any instability symptoms. The labrum was repaired using bio-absorbable suture anchors and a suture hook.
RESULTS
Eighteen months following surgery, the active range of motion was restored and he had no difficulty in his daily activities.

Keyword

Glenohumeral joint; Triple labral lesion; Arthroscopic repair

MeSH Terms

Adult
Humans
Male
Motor Vehicles
Range of Motion, Articular
Shoulder
Shoulder Joint
Suture Anchors
Sutures
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