Will a Shoulder Labrum Tear Heal?

The recovery depends upon many factors, such as where the tear was located, how severe it was and how good the surgical repair was. It is believed that it takes at least four to six weeks for the labrum to reattach itself to the rim of the bone, and probably another four to six weeks to get strong.

What happens if a shoulder labral tear goes untreated?

If left untreated, this may lead to chronic or recurrent shoulder instability, pain, and weakness.

Can a torn shoulder labrum heal itself?

A labrum isn't totally capable of complete self-healing and repair, and if you do decide to leave it to heal on its own, it usually won't heal evenly.