Jan 23, 2025 · A SLAP lesion (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior tear) generally occurs as result of overuse injury to the shoulder in overhead athletes or traumatic falls in older patients and can result in deep shoulder pain and biceps tendonitis.

Jan 12, 2022 · SLAP tears happen when you tear cartilage in the inner part of your shoulder joint. The tears can be caused by injury or overuse and make it painful or difficult for you to move your shoulder and arm.

Nov 15, 2024 · A Type 3 tear is a 'bucket-handle' tear of the labrum, where the torn labrum hangs into the joint and causes symptoms of 'locking' and 'popping' or 'clunking'. Treatment usually involves removal of the 'bucket-handle' segment and then repair of any remaining detached, unstable labrum ( SLAP repair ).

A SLAP tear or SLAP lesion is an injury to the superior glenoid labrum (fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity in the shoulder blade) that initiates in the back of the labrum and stretches toward the front into the attachment point of the long head of …

Type III tears: Normally need resection of the bucket handle tear If non-operative treatment modalities fail, operative management is considered, while keeping in mind each patient’s age, concomitant pathologies, functional requirements, occupational demands, and …

Sep 15, 2021 · SLAP tears can cause pain and range-of-motion problems in the shoulder labrum, the biceps tendon or both. Common symptoms of a SLAP tear include: dull or aching pain in the shoulder, especially while lifting over the head; a painful feeling of clicking, popping or grinding in the shoulder during movement; difficulty performing normal shoulder ...

Type III SLAP tears are a bucket-handle tear of the superior labrum without extension into the biceps tendon. The inferiorly displaced labral fragment may become entrapped in the glenohumeral joint. SLAP tears typically extend from the 10 to the 2 o'clock position. Case courtesy: Dr.ssa Eleonora Renzi.

Aug 4, 2023 · Tears of the glenoid labrum fibrocartilage, also known as superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions, are suspected clinically or noted on magnetic resonance (MRI) imaging.

Oct 16, 2024 · Superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) tears are injuries of the glenoid labrum, and can often be confused with a sublabral sulcus on MRI. The gold standard for diagnosis is made via diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy 9. SLAP tears involve the superior glenoid labrum, where the long head of biceps tendon inserts.

Nov 6, 2019 · A SLAP tear is a type of shoulder injury. It affects the labrum, which is the cartilage in the shoulder’s socket. Here's what you need to know about causes, treatments, and recovery.