Understanding SLAP Tears
What Is a SLAP Tear? A SLAP tear, otherwise known as a "Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior" tear, is an injury to the labrum, the ring of cartilage that lines the socket of the shoulder joint (1). The labrum plays a crucial role in shoulder stability, providing an attachment point for the biceps tendon and helps to keep the ball of the humerus (upper arm bone) securely in its socket (1). A SLAP tear specifically involves damage to the top (Superior) portion of the labrum, extending...
