title: Superior labral anteroposterior lesions of the shoulder: part 2, mechanisms and classification.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The objectives of this article are to discuss the 10 distinct patterns of superior labral anteroposterior (SLAP) tears to facilitate adequate diagnosis and treatment. Correlations with clinical presentation, mechanism of injury, and treatment will enhance understanding.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis of SLAP tears. Knowledge of glenolabral anatomy, related structures and variants, proper imaging techniques, and a systematic approach to MRI interpretation is important in the diagnosis and treatment planning of the 10 types of SLAP lesions. Arthroscopy offers a means for definitive diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Imaging, Musculoskeletal Section, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073, USA. shahlamodarresi@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Shahla
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Modarresi
authors.forename: Daria
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Motamedi
authors.forename: Cecilia Matilda
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Jude
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D008022:Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D019534:Shoulder Impingement Syndrome / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology