Abstract

Glenohumeral labrum tears are a relatively common injury experienced by overhead athletes, particularly baseball players. Labrum tears have the potential to lead to time lost from sport, along with loss of financial compensation. There is a need for reports that detail non-operative interventions for glenohumeral labrum tears that allow for a safe and expedient return to activity. In this report, we present the case of a collegiate baseball player with a glenohumeral labrum tear who underwent five weeks of treatment and rehabilitation for his injury. To return to play for post-season competitions, the patient made use of an external dynamic arm stabilizer to provide support and attenuate force when throwing and swinging. This appears to be the first case study detailing the use of an external dynamic arm stabilizer in conjunction with rehabilitation and treatment to align with a patient’s goal of a safe, expedited return to participation.