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When the Shoulder Fails: Understanding Labral Tears and Sports Recovery

When the Shoulder Fails: Understanding Labral Tears and Sports Recovery

While many people are familiar with meniscus injuries and ACL tears, when they hear they’ve injured their labrum – the question marks pop up a’plenty. What exactly is going on with this injury and what can three orthopedic surgeons tell us about it? That and the process of recovery after this injury are the focus of this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast…


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Questions Answered Inside This Episode;

1. What are the primary roles of the labrum in shoulder stability and function, and how does a labral tear impact these roles?

2. Can you describe the differences between the various types of labral tears, such as Bankart and SLAP tears, and how their treatments might differ?

3. Why are superior labral tears commonly found in aging populations, and how should this influence our approach to diagnosis and treatment?

4. What factors contribute to the long recovery time for labral tear surgeries, despite the procedure itself being relatively straightforward?

5. How do the hosts differentiate between a labral tear that needs surgical intervention and one that can be managed conservatively?

6. Could you elaborate on the potential implications of a biceps tenodesis procedure for middle-aged or older athletes with labral tears?

7. In what ways might our understanding of the biceps’s role in shoulder mechanics change the future of labral tear treatment, especially for elite athletes?

8. What are the particular challenges in managing labral injuries in pediatric and adolescent populations, as compared to adults?

9. How can we effectively communicate MRI results pertaining to labral tears to patients, ensuring they understand what findings are clinically significant versus age-related changes?

10. What are the key considerations for a clinician when deciding whether an in-season athlete with a labral tear should continue to play or rest and undergo therapy?


Timestamps from This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:

06:19 Siakam’s shoulder injury hampers elite performance.

10:00 Young throwing athletes may experience shoulder injuries due to throwing. MRI may show labral pathology, often incidental. Management includes monitoring pain, rest, and potential physical therapy. Caution is advised to avoid worsening the condition.

13:35 Labrum tear treatment options: rest, therapy, surgery.

14:40 Avoid surgery over 37 to prevent 33% failure.


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Emily Oster – A Discussion on Running, Statistics, and Unseen Labor in the Workforce

Emily Oster – A Discussion on Running, Statistics, and Unseen Labor in the Workforce

Running, economics and crafting a valuable homefront are all incredibly detailed efforts. Many of us try to make great strides within these effortss, but few do it with the skill, detail and reverence that Author, Doctor and Professor Emily Oster does. It’s time to see what she can share with three orthopedic surgeons inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.


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— Connect with Dr. Emiliy Oster: On the Web: https://emilyoster.net/ https://parentdata.org/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profemilyoster
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profemilyoster/
On X: https://twitter.com/profemilyoster

— What is a College Economics Course? https://bulletin.brown.edu/the-college/concentrations/econ/

— Learn All About Brown University: https://www.brown.edu/about

— Emily Oster’s Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VuCqPn

— What is Unseen Labor? https://ls.wisc.edu/news/how-invisible-labor-affects-relationships

— What Does It Mean to Be Data Driven? https://www.atinternet.com/en/glossary/data-driven/

— What are the Physical Benefits of Running? https://www.runnersworld.com/beginner/a20847956/benefits-of-running/

— A Complete Listing of Running Fads: https://www.running.ca/running-trends-in-2024/

— What Do Ketones Do for the Human Body? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/25177-ketones

— Vibram Five-Finger Running Shoes – Get Yours Now! https://amzn.to/3vhLsok

— Begin the Investigation Into Your OWN Banana Costume! https://amzn.to/3TSQ6CB

— Perhaps a Bunny Custume is More Your Speed? https://amzn.to/43Dv1iS

— What is the Origin of the Word “Swaddle?” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swaddling

— What is Correlation? https://www.jmp.com/en_us/statistics-knowledge-portal/what-is-correlation.html

— What is Causality? https://plato.stanford.edu/Entries/causation-metaphysics/

— what are the Differences Between Correlation & Causality? https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/wtc/data-literacy/catalogue/892000062021002

— Emily’s “How to Understand a P Value Blog” – Learn It, Live It! https://parentdata.org/power-the-statistical-kind/

 

 


Timestamps from This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:

00:00 Emily Oster discusses parenting, running, and statistics.

04:14 Running watch may lead to overreacting.

08:33 Importance of data in enhancing athletic performance.

11:46 Easter bunny run in bunny suit troubles.

12:52 Swaddling is supported, but preferences matter.

18:29 Comparing probabilities to explain likelihood, visceral.

21:29 Perceiving value from price, inclined to believe.

25:01 Recognize and value women’s diverse contributions in academia.

26:00 Female chief resident discusses unseen labor challenges.


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Preparing for Ski Season: How Can You Avoid Injury?

Preparing for Ski Season: How Can You Avoid Injury?

Skiing and Snowboarding are annual Meccas for many around the globe, but one thing is often forgotten when it comes to hitting the powder: How can one best prepare for it while at the same time, help prevent injury on the slopes? It’s time to learn what Orthopedic Surgeons and a Physical Therapist think about all of it inside this episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast.


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— What is Skiing? https://www.adventurenation.com/activity/skiing

— What is Snowboarding? https://www.rookieroad.com/snowboarding/what-is/

— UCSF’s Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation: https://ptrehab.ucsf.edu/ucsf-department-physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation-science

— Connect with Danny Keller, PT, DPT, OCS: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/daniel-keller

— Do All Skiers “Pop Their Collar?” A Final Discussion: https://www.wsj.com/articles/once-and-for-all-is-a-popped-collar-cool-11675951201

— Learn All About Sacramento, CA: https://www.downtownsac.org/learn-about-downtown/

— Learn All About Lake Tahoe, CA/NV: https://www.california.com/fun-facts-about-lake-tahoe-california-that-are-fun-to-know/

— What is Wakeboarding? https://www.supraboats.com/the-history-of-wakeboarding-and-watersports/

— What is Waterskiing? https://sportsmatik.com/sports/water-skiing

— What is a Concussion? https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_whatis.html

— What are Common Skiing Injuries? https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/orthopaedics/sports-medicine/skiing-injuries.shtml

— What are Common Snowboarding Injuries? https://fittoplay.org/sports/snowboard/the-most-common-injuries/

— Trivia About Ski Helments: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/helmets/headsup_helmetfactsheet_ski_508.pdf

— Learn All About Ski Boots: https://www.innerbootworks.com/fit-facts/

— Do YOU Remember the Yellow Banana? https://www.vtcng.com/stowe_reporter/on_snow/people-made-fun-of-the-yellow-banana-but-it-was-a-winner/article_3f13b4a2-27fc-11ea-b32c-673b5b87162f.html

— What are the Differences Between Skiing and Snowboarding? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdQ08U6PtAw&t=43s

— What is The American Society of Testing and Materials? https://www.astm.org/


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