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 …

Superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) tears are injuries of the glenoid labrum. They involve the superior glenoid labrum, where the long head of biceps tendon inserts. They may extend into …

May 31, 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 …

A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum of the shoulder, which is the ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. Injuries to the superior labrum can be caused by acute trauma …

SLAP is an acronym for " Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior ". [1] SLAP lesions are commonly seen in overhead throwing athletes but middle-aged labor workers can also be …

Oct 16, 2024 · SLAP tears involve the superior glenoid labrum, where the long head of biceps tendon inserts. They can extend into the tendon, involve the glenohumeral ligaments or extend …

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.

Aug 12, 2024 · SLAP stands for Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior and refers to a specific type of labral tear in the shoulder. The tear is located at the top of the glenoid (superior) and …

To understand a SLAP lesion, one must appreciate the anatomy of the shoulder joint. The labrum deepens the glenoid cavity (shoulder socket) and helps stabilize the humeral head (upper arm …

Nov 6, 2019 · SLAP stands for “superior labrum anterior and posterior.” The tear occurs in the top (superior) area of the labrum, where the biceps tendon is attached. Specifically, the tear …