What is a SLAP lesion?

A SLAP tear or SLAP lesion is an injury to the glenoid labrum (fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity). Tears of the superior labrum near to the origin of the long head of biceps were first described among throwing athletes by Andrews in 1985.[1]

What is a Type 3 SLAP tear?

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.

What are SLAP tears of the superior labrum?

Tears of the superior labrum near to the origin of the long head of biceps were first described among throwing athletes by Andrews in 1985. The label of ‘SLAP’, an abbreviation for superior labrum anterior and posterior, was coined by Snyder et al, who went on to create a classification system for these lesions.

What are SLAP lesions of the glenoid labrum?

SLAP lesions SLAP tears URL of Article Superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) tearsare injuries of the glenoid labrum, and can often be confused with a sublabral sulcuson MRI. On this page: Article: Pathology Radiographic features Treatment and prognosis Differential diagnosis References Images: Cases and figures Imaging differential diagnosis

What is a SLAP tear?

Definition/Description[edit| edit source] A SLAP tear or SLAP lesion is an injury to the glenoid labrum (fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity). Tears of the superior labrum near to the origin of the long head of biceps were first described among throwing athletes by Andrews in 1985.[1]

What are the treatment options for Type IV SLAP tears?

Type IV SLAP tears involve bucket-handle tears of the superior labrum with the tears extending into the biceps tendon. Surgical treatment options involve either primary repair or biceps tenodesis. Recent literature has shown good clinical outcomes after subpectoral biceps tenodesis for the treatment …

Is Biceps tenodesis an acceptable alternative treatment for SLAP lesions?

SLAP lesion repair often fails, and biceps tenodesis or tenotomy seems to be an acceptable alternative treatment for SLAP lesions. Furthermore, this technique has now become the most preferable treatment for failed SLAP repairs. The indications for biceps tenodesis as the index procedure for a symptomatic SLAP lesion depends on: