{"id":214,"date":"2023-08-23T05:59:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T05:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yossportshealth.com\/blog\/?p=214"},"modified":"2023-08-23T05:59:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T05:59:41","slug":"is-your-shoulder-pain-due-to-slap-lesion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yos.health\/blog\/is-your-shoulder-pain-due-to-slap-lesion\/","title":{"rendered":"Is your shoulder pain due to SLAP Lesion?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><b>What is a SLAP Lesion?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nShoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen in the outpatient clinics. There can be several reasons for the shoulder pain and SLAP lesion can be one of the reasons for your shoulder pain.<\/p>\n<p>Shoulder joint is a ball and socket type of a joint which is highly mobile and has a shallow socket making it unstable. In case of the shoulder joint, the stability is enhanced by the glenoid labrum which is fibrous tissue attached to the rim of the glenoid which increases the size and depth of the glenoid cavity thus increasing the stability of the shoulder joint.<\/p>\n<p>Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior or SLAP Lesion is the injury to the upper part of the labrum where the long head of biceps muscle inserts.<\/p>\n<p>SLAP lesions are stable or unstable depending on whether the majority of the superior labrum and biceps portion are attached to the glenoid margin.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><b>How does the SLAP lesion happen?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Due to repetitive overhead activities like throwing as seen in javelin throw, cricket fast bowlers, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Heavy lifting<\/li>\n<li>Fall onto an outstretched hand<\/li>\n<li>Trauma (direct blow to the shoulder)<\/li>\n<li>Carrying or dropping and catching a heavy object (inferior traction)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><b>What are the signs and symptoms of SLAP Lesion?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poorly localised pain<\/li>\n<li>Pain increases when a person lifts his hand above head and while taking the hand behind the back.<\/li>\n<li>Inability to sleep or lie on the affected shoulder<\/li>\n<li>Decrease in rotator cuff muscle strength and endurance<\/li>\n<li>\u201cDead Arm Syndrome\u201d-Athletes have pain during throwing and can no longer throw with same kind of velocity and accuracy as they used to before the injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><b>How is the SLAP lesion diagnosed?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nOn examination, there may be pain on palpation (tenderness to touch) in front portion of the shoulder and pain on elbow flexion against resistance as this motion loads the biceps.<\/p>\n<p>After physical examination along with thorough history, if there is suspicion of SLAP lesion, MR Arthrography is the choice of investigation to diagnose SLAP lesions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-215 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yossportshealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/11-1024x556.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yos.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/11-1024x556.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yos.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/11-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yos.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/11-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yos.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/11-1536x833.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yos.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/11.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><b>What are the treatment options?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nPatient with SLAP lesion should undergo 3 to 6 months of non operative treatment which focuses on relieving pain, improving shoulder function and return to previous level of physical activity.<\/p>\n<p>But if the non surgical treatment is not successful, Surgery is advocated.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><b>When can I expect to return to normal activities or playing sport?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nReturn to play can be expected between 4 to 6 months after conservative or surgical repair.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Abhijeet Singh<br \/>\nSports Physyiotherapist<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: <em><i>content and information on this website is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical advice. 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