What is SLAP tear surgery? SLAP tear surgery, or arthroscopic SLAP tear surgery, is often done to repair damaged shoulder cartilage, called a SLAP tear. SLAP stands for Superior Labrum, Anterior to Posterior.

2023年6月9日 · SLAP tear surgery is a procedure used to repair injured shoulder cartilage. It involves making small incisions around the shoulder joint and using specialized instruments to repair...

General guidelines to patients on what they can expect for rehabilitation and physical therapy after a shoulder labral repair.

Some SLAP tears can be treated with rest and physical therapy, but some may require surgery. What happens if a SLAP tear goes untreated? Left untreated, SLAP tear symptoms may get worse, causing chronic shoulder pain and decreasing your ability to use your arm and shoulder.

A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum of the shoulder, which is the ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. Injuries to the superior labrum can be caused by acute trauma or by repetitive shoulder motion.

2017年9月12日 · Have you been recently diagnosed with a SLAP tear or a Shoulder Labral tear? Have you been recommended to undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair your injury?

A labrum SLAP tear is one of many shoulder injuries. Here's how it differs from the others, what the treatments are, and when you might need surgery. Skip to main content

2021年9月15日 · Whether you have surgery or not, rehabilitation for a SLAP tear focuses on restoring glenohumeral and scapulothoracic strength, endurance, and full, pain-free range of motion, while correcting any deficiencies in balance or rhythm throughout the overhead motion.

A SLAP tear can heal non-surgically, but most cases require surgery to regain all the benefits of the joint with minimal pain. The shoulder joint consists of a ball and socket joint that connects the humerus, or upper arm bone, to the shoulder blade.

2024年5月21日 · SLAP tear treatment usually involves medication and physical therapy, but in some cases, surgery will be advised. Here, we will look at the common causes, symptoms and treatment options for a SLAP tear.