A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum of the shoulder, which is the ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. Injuries to the superior labrum can be caused by acute trauma or by repetitive shoulder motion.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Tears of the biceps tendon at the elbow are uncommon. They are most often caused by a sudden injury and tend to result in significant arm weakness. To return arm strength to near normal levels, surgery to repair the torn tendon is usually recommended.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff most often involves re-attaching the tendon to the head of humerus (upper arm bone). A partial tear, however, may need only a trimming or smoothing procedure called a debridement. This article contains details about these and other surgical treatments commonly used for rotator cuff tears.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
In a shoulder dislocation, the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) may come either partially or completely out of the socket. To treat a dislocation, your doctor will place the ball of your upper arm bone back into the shoulder socket, a procedure called a "reduction."| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Because so many structures make up the shoulder, it is vulnerable to many different problems and injuries. This article explains some of the common causes of shoulder pain and describes some general treatment options.| orthoinfo.aaos.org