Superior labrum, anterior and posterior lesions. When and how to treat them.
The treatment of patients with SLAP lesions requires an understanding of the normal and abnormal anatomy of the superior labrum. SLAP lesions have a role in rotator cuff disease and glenohumeral instability. Operative repair with suture anchors has been detailed.
Gartsman
G M
GM
Fondren Orthopedic Group, Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Houston, USA.
Hammerman
S M
SM
D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013537:Sutures