SLAP Tear Repair in Turkey
SLAP stands for “superior labrum anterior and posterior.” The tear occurs in the top (superior) area of the labrum, where the biceps tendon is attached. Specifically, the tear happens in the front (anterior) and back (posterior) of the attachment. The biceps tendon might be injured, too
Some of the most common symptoms of a SLAP tear include:
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A feeling of catching, locking, popping, or grinding in the shoulder.
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Pain associated with overhead activities.
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Loss of strength, pain with lifting heavy objects.
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Loss of velocity or control in throwers, “dead arm” feeling.
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Feeling of instability, or true dislocation of the joint
A SLAP repair is a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure which uses a tiny camera and miniature surgical instruments to repair the damaged area. During the procedure, your surgeon will remove damaged tissue. Then, he or she will suture the torn labrum to a tiny anchor set into the bone. In some cases, your surgeon will perform a biceps tenodesis procedure to release the biceps tendon from the torn labrum. He or she will reattach it lower down on the humerus bone.
