The labrum is a cartilaginous (made of cartilage) rim that is attached to the bony cup of the shoulder. The shoulder, like the hip, is a ball and socket joint. However, unlike the hip, the shoulder’s socket is very shallow (nearly flat). The labrum acts to deepen the socket and provide more stability …
Category: Orthopaedics – Joints
Why an Anterior Approach to the Hip?
Total hip replacement is a very common and effective procedure for relieving pain and allowing for better function. Traditionally, hip replacements have been done through a posterior approach, meaning the hip is opened from the back. This requires an incision through the big muscle of the rear end (the gluteus/’butt’ muscles), as well as detachment …
Post-operative Instructions for Shoulder Arthroscopy
If you are in a super-sling (sling with a pillow), you may remove this, keeping the arm supported. This may be done for showers and also should be done to move the elbow,wrist and hand. If you are in a regular sling (without a pillow), you may remove this as you feel comfortable. You may …