SLAP tear

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra , 1 Feb 2022
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Henry Knipe, 26 Apr 2022
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Updates to Case Attributes

Presentation was changed:
Gym goer with a history of pain.
Body was changed:

Findings are typical of a superior labral anterior posterior(SLAP) tear.

  • -<p>Findings are typical of a superior labral anterior posterior(SLAP) tear.</p>
  • +<p>Findings are typical of a superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) tear.</p>

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

Tear of superior glenoid labrum extending from anterior to posterior from approx. 9 to 1 Oo’clock position.

Mild tendinosis of the intracapsular segment of the long head biceps tendon including the biceps anchor is seen.

Acromion dhspr is type II with mild acromioclavicular joint arthropathy, mild joint effusion and subchondral oedema (more in distal clavicle).

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