Cartilage defects are a potentially serious issue in any joint. A large enough defect can lead to pain, catching, snapping, instability and potentially osteoarthritis, even at a young age.
In this particular case, the labrum (cartilage disc around the socket of the shoulder) was advanced to cover the cartilage defect…. a very effective remedy based on the location of the defect.
Do you have questions regarding an Orthopedic injury or longevity?
Do you want to talk to an expert who can listen to you for 45-60 minutes and explain the options in detail?
Dr. Howard Luks offers remote guidance sessions to review your X-ray or MRI images and explain your options.
Dr. Luks has also received hundreds of requests for educational sessions on the topics discussed in his book, Longevity Simplified.
