I've been told I need surgery for a tear in my posterior labrum. How safe is the procedure and what are the risks? Also, what exactly are bio absorbable sutures do they dissolve in the body or stay there permanently?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Posterior labrum repair is safe with risks of stiffness,nerve injury,or instability.Bio-absorbable sutures dissolve over months and do not need removal.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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