A SLAP lesion is an injury to the cartilaginous lip of the shoulder joint, the so-called “labrum glenoid anterior superior”. The name refers to the mechanism of the lesion, i.e. the superior labrum from anterior to posterior. This means that there is an injury (lesion) of the cartilage lip (labrum) from the front to the … Physiotherapy after a SLAP lesion
SLAP lesion – duration The healing time of a SLAP lesion varies depending on the extent of the injury and the care provided. Slight tears that have been treated early usually heal well. Overuse, trivialization, or unrecognized concomitant injuries can lead to chronicity. After a simple arthroscopic smoothing, the arm can usually be directly mobilized … SLAP lesion – duration | Physiotherapy after a SLAP lesion
SLAP lesion test The symptoms of a SLAP lesion can often be variable. The diagnosis should be confirmed by a test and also by imaging. The so-called biceps load test is a suitable test. For this test, the patient’s arm is moved from a supine position into a 90° spread position. The elbow is flexed … SLAP lesion test | Physiotherapy after a SLAP lesion
Torn biceps tendon It is not uncommon for the long biceps tendon to be affected by a SLAP lesion, as it is inserted at the upper cartilage lip. The long biceps tendon can be injured by trauma while the biceps is under tension at the time of the force. The short biceps tendon attaches at … Torn biceps tendon | Physiotherapy after a SLAP lesion
