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If a SLAP Tear is limiting your life, our specialists at Elite Ortho are here to help you recover faster with personalized treatment and compassionate care.

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SLAP Tear

The labrum is a cartilage bumper that surrounds the shoulder socket (glenoid). A SLAP (Superior Labrum Anteroposterior) tear is a tear of the labrum at its upper edge. This often occurs from falling on a straight arm or from forceful contraction of the biceps muscle.

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Signs You May Have a SLAP Tear

Symptoms of a clavicle fracture include

  • Pain
  • Deformity
  • Bruising
  • Inability to lift the arm

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Our orthopedic experts at Elite Ortho are here to help you regain comfort, strength, and confidence in your body. Whether you need a personalized recovery plan or advanced surgical care, we’ll guide you every step of the way—with compassion and skill.

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Evaluation & Treatment

How We Diagnose SLAP Tear

Evaluation begins with a history of the injury, physical examination including special maneuvers, and X-rays to rule out other injuries. An MRI is helpful to distinguish a tear of the labrum and its extent.

Nonsurgical

Activity level and tear size dictate treatment. Labral tissue does not heal without surgical treatment, though conservative management including rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy can reduce symptoms.

Surgical

Surgical treatment is considered in athletes, laborers, and those who perform overhead activities. Surgery is done as an outpatient arthroscopic procedure and aims to repair the labrum. After surgery a sling is worn for 4-6 weeks and physical therapy is begun. Generally return to full activity occurs around 4-6 months.

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Meet Our Orthopedic Specialists

Our practice is home to a team of expertly trained surgical and sports medicine specialists who are dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based medical care in a private practice setting with a personal touch. Our doctors have trained at some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.

We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, injuries related to sports, accidents, or work, injuries involving shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, hips, ankles, concussion as well as arthritis, and back problems.

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