Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior Lesions and Capsular Injuries in the Throwing Athlete

Clin Sports Med. 2025 Apr;44(2):215-231. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2024.06.002. Epub 2024 Jul 14.

Abstract

This article focuses on the history, pathoanatomy, clinical examination, management, and rehabilitation of superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears in throwing athletes. Additionally, the authors have outlined how to identify and manage capsular injuries in throwing athletes. The study goes into detail about the different surgical options for SLAP lesions including the evolution of SLAP repairs and the role of biceps tenodesis in these patients.

Keywords: Biceps tenodesis; Capsular injury; SLAP.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopy
  • Athletic Injuries* / diagnosis
  • Athletic Injuries* / rehabilitation
  • Athletic Injuries* / surgery
  • Athletic Injuries* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Joint Capsule* / injuries
  • Joint Capsule* / surgery
  • Shoulder Injuries*
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery
  • Tenodesis