SLAP lesions of the shoulder

SLAP Lesions Part III: Return to Play After SLAP Repair

“…The preferred classifi cation for SLAP tears was described by Snyder [ 3 ]. Type 1 lesions are characterized by fraying and degeneration of the superior labrum with an uninvolved biceps anchor.…”

“…Tears in the superior aspect of the glenoid labrum were fi rst described in the literature by Andrews et al in 1985 [ 2 ]. The common nomenclature, superior labral anteriorposterior or "SLAP" tear, was described by Synder et al [ 3 ] in 1990. The true incidence of SLAP lesion may be diffi cult to discern, however; numbers have ranged from 6 to 26 % according to a recent review of the literature [ 4 ].…”

Arthroscopic Repair of Type II SLAP Lesion with Bioabsorbable Knotless Suture Anchor: Surgical Technique and Clinical Results

“…In 1995 Maffet et al8) described 3 additional types, such type V, VI, and VII. A type II SLAP lesion is the most common type of labral injury and is reported to comprise approximately 50% of all SLAP lesions 8,16) . Morgan et al 10) classified the type II SLAP lesion into 3 types in 1998 based on anatomic location (anterior type II, posterior type II, and combined anterior and posterior type II) 9) .…”

“…The SLAP lesion was classified into 4 types by Snyder et al 16) in 1990. In 1995 Maffet et al8) described 3 additional types, such type V, VI, and VII.…”

“…The superior labrum lesions was described first by Andrews et 8,16) .The current treatment is to restore stability to the biceps anchor in type 2 and 4 SLAP lesions with suture anchors that require knot tying.…”