Arthroscopic repair of the circumferential 360° labral tear has been shown to successfully re-establish stability and decrease shoulder pain, allowing a return to preinjury activity in most patients. 1 This lesion is typically associated with a traumatic insult, resulting in subsequent instability and pain.

The labrum can tear a few different ways: 1) completely off the bone, 2) within or along the edge of the labrum, or 3) where the bicep tendon attaches. Diagnosing a labrum tear involves a physical examination and most likely an MRI, CT scan and/or arthroscopy of the shoulder.

Symptomatic triple labral or circumferential (360 degree) tears of the glenohumeral labrum are an uncommon injury - currently there are 7 cases reported in the literature. The purpose of this study is to report the prospective surgical results of circumferential lesions of the glenoid labrum using validated outcome instruments.

The pan-labral or circumferential (360 ) tear of the glenoid labrum presents a unique challenge to even the experienced arthroscopist. The extent of the lesion requires the use of accessory portals and percutaneous techniques to establish adequate visualization and to facilitate the proper trajectory for anchor placement. The pan-labral tear also

The labrum is the attachment site for the shoulder ligaments and supports the ball-and-socket joint as well as the rotator cuff tendons and muscles. It contributes to shoulder stability and, when torn, can lead to partial or complete shoulder dislocation.