The topic Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior Tear you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition SLAP Tears.

Quick Summary:

• The shoulder joint is made up of three different bones: The shoulder blade (scapula), the collarbone (clavicle), and the upper arm bone (humerus)
• The humerus fits into a socket within the shoulder blade, called the glenoid
• SLAP Tears is an injury to the top part of the shoulder joint called the labrum. The word ‘SLAP’ denotes “Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior”. SLAP Tears occur in both the front (anterior) and back (posterior) of the labrum
• SLAP Tears are very painful injuries and may be the result of any sudden or violent physical activity, or due to overuse of the shoulder. This may include normal daily activities that require repetitive use of the shoulder muscles, or participation in any athletic sports
• In many cases, SLAP Tears can be treated non-surgically. However, surgery is recommended if an individual does not respond to conservative treatment methods
• The prognosis of SLAP Tears is usually excellent with appropriate treatment

Depending on the severity of the injury, physicians usually classify SLAP Tears into four different types. These types include:

• SLAP Tears Type I: Type I is the partial tear and degeneration of the top part of the labrum
• SLAP Tears Type II: The most common type of SLAP Tear, it involves the top part of the labrum that is completely torn-off the glenoid. This mainly occurs as the result of an injury, such as a dislocated shoulder. Additionally, SLAP Tears Type II can also be subdivided into anterior, posterior, and combined anterior-posterior tears
• SLAP Tears Type III: It is characterized as a bucket-handle tear of the labrum without the bicep attachment. The treatment usually involves an arthroscopic surgery
• SLAP Tears Type IV: Also characterized as a bucket-handle tear of the labrum that extends into the biceps tendon. Arthroscopic surgery can treat this type of SLAP Tear by reattaching the labrum, repairing a biceps tear, or a biceps tenodesis

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