Sportsday Shoulder surgeon Dr Brendan Soo (23.03.26)
Mar 23, 2026
A deep dive into Errol Gulden’s shoulder reconstruction and what it means for his season. Clear explanations of shoulder anatomy and the labrum’s stabilizing role. Discussion of how a bony fracture raises re-dislocation risk. Examination of early surgery benefits, procedure types, and realistic return timelines.
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Expert Called In After Gulden Injury Announcement
- The hosts introduce Dr. Brendan Soo as the country's best shoulder surgeon and ask about Errol Gulden's shoulder fracture and 12-week timeline.
- This sets context for the detailed medical explanation that follows about labrum, bone fracture, and surgery.
Bony Injury Greatly Raises Re‑dislocation Risk
- Shoulder stability relies on both surrounding muscles and the labrum rim, so a labral tear alone already raises re-dislocation risk to ~70% in a young player like Errol Gulden.
- If the injury also includes a bony fracture under the labrum, the re-dislocation risk rises significantly and can cause progressive joint damage and bone loss.
Operate Early To Preserve Shoulder Tissue
- Early surgery reduces further damage by restoring the fractured bone and labrum while tissue is fresh, improving likelihood of a successful repair.
- Delaying risks more attrition, bone loss, and may require a different, more complex operation later.