{"id":3705,"date":"2026-07-09T06:20:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T06:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/?p=3705"},"modified":"2026-07-13T01:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T01:25:19","slug":"labral-tears-in-the-shoulder-understanding-bone-and-joint-injury-stability-and-keyhole-surgery-treatment-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/labral-tears-in-the-shoulder-understanding-bone-and-joint-injury-stability-and-keyhole-surgery-treatment-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Labral Tears in the Shoulder: Understanding Bone and Joint Injury, Stability, and Keyhole Surgery Treatment in Singapore, By Dr Benjamin Ang"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3705\" class=\"elementor elementor-3705\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d6f508a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d6f508a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab5fd8a\" data-id=\"ab5fd8a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-108f495 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"108f495\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1832\" height=\"1217\" src=\"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3764\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3.png 1832w, https:\/\/activortho.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/activortho.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/activortho.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/activortho.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-1536x1020.png 1536w, https:\/\/activortho.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1832px) 100vw, 1832px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d88157b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d88157b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Labral Tears in the Shoulder: Understanding Bone and Joint Injury, Stability, and Keyhole Surgery Treatment in Singapore, By Dr Benjamin Ang<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfb8226 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfb8226\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p><p>Shoulder pain, instability, or a feeling that the joint is \u201cnot quite right\u201d can sometimes be traced to a labral tear, a bone and joint injury affecting the cartilage that helps stabilise the shoulder.<br \/>In Singapore, labral tears are commonly seen following trauma such as shoulder dislocation, sports injuries, or repetitive strain, particularly among active individuals and those involved in physically demanding activities.<br \/>While shoulder dislocation is one of the most frequent causes, not all labral tears occur this way. Regardless of the cause, a labral tear can affect shoulder stability, strength, and confidence in everyday movement.<br \/>Understanding this condition and the available treatment options, including modern keyhole surgery in Singapore, is an important step towards restoring function and preventing further injury.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5901440 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5901440\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>WHAT IS A LABRAL TEAR?<\/b><\/p><p>The shoulder is the most mobile bone and joint in the body, allowing the arm to move freely in multiple directions. This wide range of motion, however, also makes it more vulnerable to injury.<\/p><p>The labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. Its role is to:<\/p><ul><li>Deepen the socket<\/li><li>Improve joint stability<\/li><li>Help keep the ball of the upper arm bone securely in place<\/li><\/ul><p>When the labrum is torn, the stability of this important bone and joint structure may be compromised.<\/p><p>Labral tears can occur due to:<\/p><ul><li>Shoulder dislocation<\/li><li>Sports injuries, particularly overhead or contact sports<\/li><li>Falls onto an outstretched arm<\/li><li>Repetitive strain over time<\/li><li>Sudden pulling or lifting injuries<\/li><\/ul><p>One common type of labral tear associated with dislocation is known as a Bankart lesion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1c267c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1c267c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A LABRAL TEAR?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the injury, but commonly include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A sensation of the shoulder \u201cslipping,\u201d \u201ccatching,\u201d or \u201cgiving way\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain during overhead or rotational movements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness in the shoulder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clicking or grinding sensations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced confidence in shoulder stability<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurrent shoulder dislocations in some cases<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many patients in Singapore with this type of bone and joint injury may continue daily activities but notice discomfort, especially during sports or lifting.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac3edd0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac3edd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>IS SURGERY ALWAYS REQUIRED?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all labral tears require surgery. Many patients in Singapore can be managed successfully with non-surgical treatment, particularly if the tear is small or symptoms are mild.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-surgical management may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rest and activity modification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiotherapy to strengthen shoulder muscles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation to improve joint stability and control<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, surgery may be considered if:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The shoulder remains unstable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are repeated dislocations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms persist despite rehabilitation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The individual participates in sports or physically demanding activities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoulder function is significantly affected<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment decisions are individualised based on the patient\u2019s needs, lifestyle, and functional goals.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ad8c87 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ad8c87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>WHAT DOES LABRAL REPAIR KEYHOLE SURGERY INVOLVE?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When surgery is recommended, labral repair is typically performed using minimally invasive keyhole surgery in Singapore, also known as arthroscopic surgery. Through small keyhole incisions, specialised instruments and a camera are inserted into the bone and joint. The torn labrum is carefully reattached to the bone using small anchors.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This advanced keyhole surgery technique in Singapore aims to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Restore shoulder stability<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve strength and function<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the risk of future dislocations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect the joint from further damage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keyhole surgery allows for precise repair while minimising disruption to surrounding tissues, resulting in less pain and faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b1c423 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b1c423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>WHAT IS THE RECOVERY PROCESS LIKE?<\/strong><\/p><p>Recovery involves both healing and rehabilitation. The shoulder is usually supported in a sling for several weeks, followed by a structured physiotherapy programme to:<\/p><ul><li>Restore range of motion<\/li><li>Rebuild strength<br \/>Improve stability and control<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>Most patients in Singapore return to daily activities within a few months. Return to sports typically takes around 4 to 6 months, depending on the individual and type of activity. A gradual, guided recovery is important to achieve the best long-term outcome for this bone and joint condition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff902b8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff902b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>WHY EARLY ASSESSMENT IS IMPORTANT?<\/strong><\/p><p>Labral tears can affect shoulder stability and increase the risk of further bone and joint damage if left untreated.<\/p><p>Early assessment in Singapore allows for appropriate treatment, whether non-surgical or with keyhole surgery, helping to:<\/p><ul><li>Restore joint stability<\/li><li>Prevent repeated dislocations<\/li><li>Maintain long-term shoulder health<\/li><li>Support a safe return to normal activities<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83c6771 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83c6771\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>SPECIALIST BONE AND JOINT CARE IN SINGAPORE<\/strong><\/p><p>Persistent shoulder pain, instability, or repeated dislocations should not be ignored.<br \/>Early evaluation by a Singapore orthopaedic specialist experienced in bone and joint conditions and keyhole surgery helps identify labral injuries and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.<\/p><p>Arrange a specialist consultation at our Orthopaedic clinic in Singapore: <a href=\"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/contact-activ-orthopaedic-centre\/\">https:\/\/activortho.sg\/contact-activ-orthopaedic-centre\/<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shoulder pain, instability, or a feeling that the joint is \u201cnot quite right\u201d can sometimes be traced to a labral tear, a bone and joint injury affecting the cartilage that helps stabilise the shoulder.<br \/>\nIn Singapore, labral tears are commonly seen following trauma such as shoulder dislocation, sports injuries, or repetitive strain, particularly among active individuals and those involved in physically demanding activities.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3764,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-staging"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3705"}],"version-history":[{"count":40,"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3705\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3859,"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3705\/revisions\/3859"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3764"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activortho.sg\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}