🌟 Understanding SLAP Tears: A Common Shoulder Injury 🌟 SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) tears are a common shoulder injury, often seen in athletes or individuals who perform repetitive overhead motions. This type of tear occurs in the labrum, the ring of cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket. 🔍 Symptoms of a SLAP tear may include shoulder pain, a catching or locking sensation, decreased range of motion, and instability in the shoulder joint. 💪 Treatment options for SLAP te

Slap Tear Type 3 Superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) Before the use of shoulder arthroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and management of shoulder problems, glenoid labrum lesions were underappreciated. More specifically, superior labrum lesions about the insertion of the long biceps tendon were typically noted or managed using standard open surgical techniques. An improved understanding of the surgical anatomy and the biomechanical contributions of the superior l