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SLAP Lesions 2000:Current Concepts
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Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior Lesions of the Superior labral complex at biceps insertion
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efers to a detachment lesion of the superior aspect of glenoid labrum, which serves as the insertion of long head of biceps;
- relatively common injury in throwing atheletes, but may most commonly occur in patients who have fallen or who have received a blow on...

The glenoid labrum is a triangular fibrocartilaginous structure that serves to deepen the glenoid. While tears of the anteroinferior labrum have long been known to be associated with significant shoulder pathology, injuries of the superior labrum have really only been appreciated as a potential pathological lesion since the advent of...

Before the use of shoulder arthroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and management of shoulder problems, glenoid labrum lesions were underappreciated. More specifically, superior labrum lesions about the insertion of the long biceps tendon were typically were noted or managed using standard open surgical techniques. An improved...

Phases of Throwing:
- wind up
- early cocking: deltoid and rotator cuff are active;
- late cocking phase:
- muscle activity:
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