Medscape

Sports Medicine Feature - The Recognition and Treatment of Superior Labral Anterior-Posterior (SLAP) Lesions in the Shoulder

The glenoid labrum contributes to the stability of the shoulder by increasing the concavity in which the humeral head glides. Anterior, posterior, and multidirectional shoulder instability have long ...
Healio

In-office needle arthroscopy may be effective for superior labral tear debridement

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Superior labrum anterior to posterior tears are commonly observed in overhead athletes and can significantly ...
Medscape

NSAIDs and Physical Therapy Effective for Superior Labral Tears

July 13, 2007 (Calgary) –– Treating superior labral tears (superior labrum anterior posterior tears [SLAPs]) with physical therapy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was as effective as ...
BMJ

Sham surgery versus labral repair or biceps tenodesis for type II SLAP lesions of the shoulder: a three-armed randomised clinical trial

Background Labral repair and biceps tenodesis are routine operations for superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP) lesion of the shoulder, but evidence of their efficacy is lacking. We evaluated the ...
Healio

Evolution of surgical treatment of the disabled throwing shoulder

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The surgical treatment of the disabled throwing shoulder has rapidly evolved. Thanks to many mentors, especially ...