Avulsion of the superior labrum.
Snyder et al. coined the term superior labral anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesion and classified SLAP lesion into 4 types. Morgan et al. developed a secondary classification of Snyder type II lesions based on the anatomic location. Maffet et al. found that some lesions could not be classified according to classification of Snyder et al.; types V to VII were added to the 4-part classification. In this study, we present the case of a patient with a superior labral tear that could not be classified to any of the reported classification. The superior labrum was detached with cartilage exposing the underlying bone of the glenoid.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eulji Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. cnh2406@yahoo.com
Nam-Hong
NH
Choi
Sung-Jae
SJ
Kim
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries