INTRODUCTION Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tear refers to a specific injury of the superior portion of the glenoid labrum that extends from anterior to posterior in a curved fashion. These tears are common in overhead throwing athletes and laborers involved in overhead activities.. type of SLAP tear requiring surgical reconstruction (Figure 2).3 In this type of tear the long head of the biceps remains attached to the labrum but the labrum has been detached from the Figure 1 Anatomical configuration of the shoulder joint (glenohumeraljoint) Reprinted with permission from Primal Pictures, Ltd. (primalpictures.com).
Diagnosis Bucket-handle tear of the superior labrum with involvement of the long head biceps tendon (SLAP IV lesion). Introduction Being able to distinguish anatomic variants of the superior portion of the labrum from pathologic abnormalities, such as superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP) lesions, can be a diagnostic challenge for radiologists, yet this ability can guide patient care. In.. Structured Thinking An approach to reporting Shoulder Slap Tears without the template 1️⃣ SLAP Classification Type I-X with surgical implications 2️⃣ Biceps Anchor Stability Detachment vs stable attachment 3️⃣