The young and talented catcher for the Nationals Baseball team may sit out the rest of the year, due to a lingering shoulder injury that was initially mis-diagnosed. Jesus Flores originally suffered the shoulder injury on May 9, 2009 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was first thought to be "shoulder tendinitis" and recovery was presumed to be short and sweet. (a couple of months) It has since been upgraded to a stress fracture that also included a torn labrum, which was confirmed by a very notable orthopedic surgeon. (Dr. Andrews, Birmingham, Alabama = amazingly he also worked on New Orleans' Saints QB, Drew Brees. Link ) Once the true diagnosis was determined, Jesus Flores underwent shoulder surgery to repair his torn right labrum. The shoulder surgery was conducted in September 2009, and seems he is now back on the recovery road. Even though his season has ended prematurely, he is expected to bounce back next season stronger and healthier than ever. This is really good news for Nats' fans.
More information on Labral tears:
What is a labral tear?
The labrum is made of a thick tissue that is susceptible to injury with trauma to the shoulder joint. The labrum also becomes more brittle with age, and can fray and tear as part of the aging process.
Symptoms:
- An aching sensation in the shoulder joint
- Catching of the shoulder with movement
- Pain with specific activities
Treatments for a torn labrum:
The treatment will depend on the severity and type of tear that has occurred. If pain persists in the shoulder joint area, surgery may be the best option. If the pain is non-occurring, then rest is normally the key.
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