Medicine
S. E. Powell, K. Nord, R. Ryu
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Clinical features, mechanism of injury, physical examination, classification and associated lesions, normal and pathologic anatomy, as well as a treatment algorithm for SLAP lesions are described.
Abstract
SLAP (superior labrum, anterior and posterior) lesions have been identified as a cause of instability and pain in the shoulder. This review describes clinical features, mechanism of injury, physical examination, classification and associated lesions, normal and pathologic anatomy, as well as a treatment algorithm for SLAP lesions.
Citation format
POWELL, S. E.; NORD, K.; RYU, R. The diagnosis, classification, and treatment of SLAP lesions. OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 2004, 12: 99–110.