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Sports Medicine
intermediate
X-Type

SLAP Lesions

Shoulder Disorders

A 28-year-old competitive baseball pitcher presents with 6 months of deep shoulder pain and decreased throwing velocity. He describes a "dead arm" sensation when throwing and occasional catching or clicking in the shoulder. Pain is worse in the late cocking phase of throwing. Examination reveals pain with O'Brien test, Speed test, and Yergason test. His shoulder has excessive external rotation in abduction. MRI arthrogram shows a tear of the superior labrum extending from anterior to posterior involving the biceps anchor. Regarding SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) lesions:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

SLAP lesions involve the superior labrum from anterior to posterior, including the biceps anchor; th...

B

The Snyder classification describes Types I-IV: Type I (fraying without detachment), Type II (labral...

C

SLAP lesions primarily involve the inferior labrum; Type I is the most common type requiring surgery...

D

Clinical examination includes the O'Brien test (active compression), Speed test, Yergason test, and ...

E

Treatment depends on type, patient age, and activity level; Type I (debridement), Type II (repair wi...

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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option