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Dr Christopher Klifto, Shoulder, Elbow Hand & Wrist Surgeon Durham NC » Media » Healthcare News » SLAP Tear of the Shoulder

SLAP Tear of the Shoulder

Posted on: 06 September, 2019

A specific type of injury to the labrum, or labral tear, is called a SLAP tear. SLAP stands for Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior. The SLAP tear occurs at the point where the tendon of the biceps muscle inserts on the labrum.

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