By: Joanna Lule Taylor Owens SLAP Lesion By: Joanna Lule Taylor Owens

Some of the different ways that a SLAP lesion can occur: SLAP “Superior labrum anterior posterior” lesion is a tear near the attachment of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon in the superior glenoid labrum. Some of the different ways that a SLAP lesion can occur: Falling on an outstretched hand (FOOSH!!!) Repetitive overhand activities such as throwing Lifting a heavy object

Signs and symptoms Pain with movement Catching sensation May complain of pain deep within the shoulder or in the back of the shoulder joint. Hard to pinpoint symptoms unless the biceps tendon is involved in which they may complain of pain in the anterior portion of the shoulder.

Four types of SLAP lesions Type I: Superior labrum markedly frayed but attached. Type II: Has small tear and instability of the labrial-biceps complex. Most common Type III: Bucket-handle tear of labrum that may displace into joint; labral biceps attachment intact. Type IV: Bucket-handle tear of the labrum that extends to biceps tendon, allowing tendon to sublux into joint.

Special Test The O’Brien test The Labral Crank test Biceps Tension test Slap Prehension test