SLAP tear

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Gym goer with a history of pain.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
mri

Tear of superior glenoid labrum extending from anterior to posterior from approx. 9 to 1 o’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 edema (more in distal clavicle).

Case Discussion

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

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