Labrum
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
The labrum, or labral cartilage, is a ring of fibrous cartilage found in the shoulder and hip joints. It forms a “cup” that helps stabilize the joint and keep the bones of the joint in place. The labrum can be damaged by overuse, a fall, an accident, or another injury to the joint. A damaged labrum usually is treated…