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Arthroscopic Shoulder SLAP Repair

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 Shoulder labral tears that occur in the superior region of the shoulder socket are often referred to as SLAP tears. SLAP stands for Superior Labral Anterior Posterior. This refers to the location of the torn labrum, which is found anterior and posterior to the biceps tendon, which originates just behind the superior portion of the labrum.

Certain SLAP tears are most appropriately treated with physical therapy and other non-operative treatments. These tears are collective referred to as stable SLAP tears. Other tears are unstable and require surgical treatment to repair the superior labral tear.

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