A labral tear is a tear in your labrum, and a SLAP tear is one type of labral tear. SLAP stands for Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior.

Four causes of the initiation of labral tears have been proposed; trauma, hypolaxity of the anterior capsule, dysplasia and bony impingement. A further cause could be reduced biomechanical properties ...

The two most frequent labral injuries are SLAP (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior) tears and Bankart tears. Exercises that stretch and strengthen the shoulder have been shown to ...

the results of CTA performed by a radiologist experienced in this technique have been much more helpful than MRI in defining the status of the biceps-labrum complex and the anterior glenoid labrum.

But after Morant sustained a subluxation in his shoulder during a training session the next day, it was determined he suffered a labral tear and would miss the remainder of the NBA season.

Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of acetabular labral tears in athletes 19 years of age or younger who compete in a club sport. Design Screening Program. Setting ...

Anterior, posterior, and multidirectional shoulder instability have long been recognized, but superior instability from superior labral detachment ... these tears may go unrecognized or may ...