What it is
A tear of the fibrocartilage rim around the glenoid; a SLAP tear affects the upper labrum near the biceps anchor. It can follow trauma, traction or repetitive overhead loading.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Deep pain inside the shoulder
- Painful clicking, catching or locking
- Pain with throwing, overhead lifting or pulling
- Instability, weakness or a “dead arm” sensation in athletes
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Scientific literature
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The management of type II superior labral anterior to posterior injuries.
Literature review · 2014
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When is medical assessment needed?
Deformity after trauma, sudden inability to raise the arm, loss of sensation or pulse, a hot red shoulder with fever, or pain with chest pressure or breathing difficulty require prompt medical assessment.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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