Labrum Tear (SLAP Lesion)

http://www.theshouldercenter.com/ A labrum tear in the shoulder (glenoid labrum) can result in an unstable shoulder. Among its most important functions, the glenoid labrum creates a bumper cushion that deepens the entire shoulder socket (glenoid) to better match the curvature of the humeral head. This deepening of the socket increases the amount of energy required for the ball (humeral head) to jump out of the socket (glenoid). The shoulder is a circle so the glenoid labrum can be injured or damaged anywhere and everywhere along the entire circle depending on the mechanism of injury and also the number of episodes of injury involved.

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• SLAP Lesion