Superior labrum anterior-to-posterior (SLAP) tears are a type of tear of the fibrocartilaginous glenoid labrum.
The glenoid labrum deepens the bony socket providing stability to the g...
Typical complaint is deep shoulder pain with a decrease in sports performance.
Symptoms intensify with lifting overhead or in the cocking position.
Mechanical symptoms may be present li...
Stable labral tears without mechanical symptoms may be successfully treated nonoperatively with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and physical therapy.
Therapy sho...
After surgical repair, time is needed for healing and recovery prior to the reinitiation of physical therapy.
A throwing program can usually start within 3 to 4 mo...
SLAP tears are injuries to the superior labrum biceps tendon complex.
Type II tears are the most common and are seen in overhead or throwing athletes.
MR arthrogram is the diagnostic stu...
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