SLAP stands for Superior Labrum, Anterior to Posterior. It is an injury, wherein the top part of your shoulder cartilage is torn. This injury often occurs by from falling on an outstretched hand or while doing heavy overhead sports thus can result in deep shoulder pain and biceps tendonitis.

The diagnosis of this injury generally requires MRI to assess the extent of damage to the superior labrum and the integrity of the biceps tendon.

While the treatment, whether nonoperative or operative depending on the age of the patient, activity levels, severity of symptoms and resulting instability.

How the Surgery Works