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SLAP tear/lesion – Superior labral tear anterior to posterior
Glenoid labrum – A rim of fibrocartilaginous tissue surrounding the glenoid rim, deepening the “socket” joint and is integral to shoulder stability
http://www.orthospecmd.com/images/shoulder_labral_tear_anat_02.jpg
Injury is most commonly seen in overhead throwing athletes
Or from a fall on the outstretched hand, a direct shoulder blow or a sudden pull to the shoulder
Sx’s: A dull throbbing pain, a “catching” feeling w/ activity. Some describe clicking or locking of the shoulder. May also include nighttime symptoms. Pain is located to the anterior, superior portion of the shoulder.
Athletes may describe a significant decrease in throwing velocity
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/fm_musculoskeletal_shoulder/o_brien_s_test