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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Rotator Cuff Repair

Arthroscopic reattachment of a torn rotator cuff tendon to the bone, through small incisions, for tears that will not heal with therapy.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Shoulder Labral Repair

Arthroscopic repair of the torn cartilage rim of the shoulder socket, including SLAP repair and stabilization after dislocation.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Total Shoulder Replacement

Replacement of the worn ball and socket of the shoulder with a metal ball and polyethylene socket, for arthritis with an intact rotator cuff.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement

A shoulder replacement that swaps the ball and socket positions so the deltoid can power the arm when the rotator cuff is torn beyond repair.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Camera-guided surgery through small incisions to diagnose and treat shoulder problems: impingement, bone spurs, loose bodies, biceps tendon issues and more.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

ACL Reconstruction

Rebuilding a torn anterior cruciate ligament with a tendon graft, arthroscopically, to restore a stable knee for pivoting sports and active life.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Meniscus Repair

Arthroscopic stitching of a torn meniscus back together when the tear can heal, or trimming the torn piece when it cannot.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Knee Arthroscopy

Camera-guided knee surgery through small incisions for meniscus tears, loose bodies, cartilage flaps and kneecap problems.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Cartilage Restoration

Procedures that repair or regrow damaged articular cartilage in the knee, from cell-based restoration to cartilage autograft and allograft transplantation, for focal defects.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Biologic Treatments

Injections of platelet-rich plasma and related preparations from your own blood or tissue to support healing of tendons and joints, as an alternative or complement to surgery.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Regenerative Medicine

Evidence-first evaluation of stem cell-based and other biologic treatments for tendon, ligament, cartilage and joint conditions, with honest guidance on what the research supports.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

MCL Reconstruction

Repair or reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament on the inner side of the knee for severe tears, persistent instability and combined ligament injuries.
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What it is

Shoulder Labral Repair

The labrum is a ring of cartilage that deepens the shoulder socket and anchors the ligaments that keep the ball in place.
It tears when the shoulder dislocates or from repetitive overhead loading, as in throwing.Labral repair reattaches the torn rim to the socket with small anchors, arthroscopically. A SLAP repair addresses the top of the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches.
Performed by
J. Ryan Taylor, MD, Shoulder and Sports Medicine surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists
Dr. TaylorShoulder and Sports Medicine
Kevin Christensen, MD, Knee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists
Dr. ChristensenKnee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine
Michael Carlson, MD, Shoulder and Sports Medicine surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists
Dr. CarlsonShoulder and Sports Medicine
Jeffrey Wallentine, MD, Joint Replacement surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists
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Shoulder Labral Repair

Who It Helps

Repair fits patients with recurrent instability after a dislocation, especially under thirty, and athletes whose labral tear still hurts after rehabilitation.A first-time dislocation in an older adult, or a SLAP tear in a patient over forty, is often treated differently, sometimes with biceps tenodesis instead. Your surgeon will match the procedure to your anatomy and goals.
Shoulder Labral Repair

What to Expect

Outpatient arthroscopic surgery under general anesthesia with a nerve block, usually about an hour.Home the same day in a sling.Your surgeon will show you the arthroscopic images so you understand exactly what was repaired.Climbers, swimmers and the valley many pitchers keep our labral repair numbers high; the return-to-sport program is built around the Utah seasons. Dr. Taylor, Dr. Christensen, Dr. Carlson and Dr. Wallentine operate at Utah Valley Hospital and American Fork Hospital.
Shoulder Labral Repair

Recovery Timeline

A sling for four to six weeks with early guided motion, then progressive strengthening.Contact and overhead sports usually resume at five to six months once stability and strength are confirmed.Throwers follow a structured return-to-throwing program beginning around four months.
Milestones
Week 1Sling, pendulum motion
Week 4 to 6Sling off, strengthening
Month 4Return-to-throw program
Month 5 to 6Contact and overhead
Shoulder Labral Repair

Risks and Considerations

Stiffness and recurrent instability are the main risks.Recurrence is more likely with bone loss from repeated dislocations, which is why we image the socket carefully and may recommend a bone procedure instead.Infection, nerve irritation and anchor problems are uncommon.
Shoulder Labral Repair

Your Surgeons

Dr. Taylor, Dr. Christensen, Dr. Carlson and Dr. Wallentine perform this procedure at Surgery Partners Provo, Spanish Fork Hospital, Central Utah Surgical Center, Timpanogos Regional Hospital, Mountain View Hospital and Intermountain Health Surgery Center Saratoga Springs.
Dr. Taylor, MD
Dual fellowship trained in sports medicine and in shoulder and elbow surgery. Former Division I football player.
Dr. Christensen, MD
Andrews Institute sports medicine fellowship under Dr. James Andrews. Board certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine. Fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Carlson, MD
Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip and ankle. Published sports medicine researcher. Fourteen years in practice.
Dr. Wallentine, MD
Thirty-four years in practice. Mako robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement. Stanford sports medicine fellowship. BYU athletics team surgeon.
Shoulder Labral Repair

Related Procedures and Conditions

SLAP Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Instability
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