The shoulder labrum is one of the most misunderstood structures in the body and the word “labrum tear” can mean very different things depending on where the tear is.

In Part 1 of our Labrum series, Dr. Caleb Davis and Dr. Justin Givens break down the labrum anatomy and the key tear patterns:

• Clock-face anatomy (12 o’clock biceps anchor; front vs back of the socket)

• Bankart tears and why most shoulder dislocations go out the front

• Hill-Sachs and bony Bankart injuries (and why bone changes the risk discussion)

• Why many first-time dislocators don’t need surgery

• SLAP tears and why they’re commonly seen on MRI (especially over age 40)

• Posterior labrum tears: who gets them and what they feel like

• The key instability exam tests: apprehension and relocation

Next episode: we’ll get into treatment and surgery — what to try first, when surgery makes sense, and what’s changed in modern shoulder care.

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Medical disclaimer: Educational content only, not medical advice. Consult a physician for personal guidance.

In this episode of The Shoulder Blueprint, orthopedic surgeons Dr. Caleb Davis and Dr. Justin Givens dive deep into how frozen shoulder is actually treated — from early pain control to advanced surgical options.We break down:✔️ When you really need an MRI (and when you don’t)✔️ Steroid injections vs oral medications✔️ How physical therapy should change by phase✔️ Why aggressive therapy can backfire early✔️ PRP, hydrodilation, and other controversial treatments✔️ When surgery becomes necessary✔️ Manipulation under anesthesia vs capsular release✔️ Surgical risks, recovery, and expectations✔️ How to reduce your risk of frozen shoulder in the futureThis is Part 2 of our frozen shoulder series, focused on practical, evidence-based treatment strategies and patient education.If you or someone you love is dealing with shoulder stiffness, pain, or loss of motion, this episode will help you understand what’s happening — and what actually works.

Frozen shoulder is one of the most painful conditions we treat — and one of the most misunderstood.

In Part 1 of our frozen shoulder series, orthopedic surgeons Dr. Caleb Davis and Dr. Justin Givens break down what adhesive capsulitis really is, why it happens, and why it can derail your life for months or even years.

We cover:

• What frozen shoulder actually is (and why it’s not really “frozen”)
• The classic progression: freezing → frozen → thawing
• The key exam finding that confirms the diagnosis
• Why diabetes, thyroid disease, menopause, and high cholesterol increase risk
• The metabolic and inflammatory drivers behind the condition
• Why diabetics often have the most severe and longest-lasting cases
• Why it eventually gets better — but takes patience and strategy

If your shoulder pain started out of nowhere, keeps getting worse, and your motion is disappearing, this episode will help you understand exactly what’s happening inside your joint.

🎙 The Shoulder Blueprint — patient education from real shoulder surgeons.

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