SLAP Tear
SLAP Tear in Bengaluru at VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic
At VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic, Bengaluru, Dr. Vijay Girish offers advanced arthroscopic treatment for SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) Tears — a common shoulder injury involving a tear in the top portion of the labrum where the biceps tendon attaches. The procedure restores shoulder stability, relieves pain, and helps patients regain full function for sports and daily activities.
What is a SLAP Tear?
A SLAP tear is a type of labral injury that occurs at the top of the shoulder socket (glenoid), where the biceps tendon attaches. It can be caused by repetitive overhead activities, trauma, or age-related degeneration. Symptoms include shoulder pain, catching, weakness, and difficulty in lifting or rotating the arm. Arthroscopic SLAP repair involves reattaching the torn labrum to the bone using sutures or anchors, restoring joint stability and normal shoulder mechanics.
Benefits of SLAP Tear Treatment
Arthroscopic SLAP repair offers several benefits for patients suffering from shoulder instability and pain:
- Restores stability and normal function of the shoulder joint.
- Reduces shoulder pain, catching, and clicking sensations during movement.
- Minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure ensures smaller incisions and quicker recovery.
- Improves shoulder strength, rotation, and range of motion.
- Enables athletes to safely return to overhead or throwing sports with improved stability.
Recovery and Outcomes
- Post-surgery, the shoulder is supported in a sling for a few weeks to promote healing.
- Physiotherapy begins gradually to restore shoulder mobility and strength.
- Most patients can return to light activities within 4–6 weeks after surgery.
- Full recovery and return to sports typically occur within 4–6 months, depending on rehabilitation progress.
- SLAP repair restores shoulder function, stability, and long-term joint health for active lifestyles.
SLAP tear treatment at VijaySheela Sports-Orthopedics Clinic, Bengaluru is performed with precision and personalized care. Dr. Vijay Girish uses advanced arthroscopic techniques and customized rehabilitation protocols to ensure complete recovery, restoring shoulder strength, stability, and comfort for long-term joint performance.