Bankart lesions are labrum tears but unlike SLAP lesions occur in different area. The anterior or front of the labrum is often subject to this injury. The tear in the labrum can be small or even ...

In the shoulder labrum tears most often occur in the anteroinferior aspect (bottom front) but can also occur in the posterior (back) or superior (SLAP lesions). A SLAP lesion is particularly ...

In our practice, the results of CTA performed by a radiologist experienced in this technique have been much more helpful than MRI in defining the status of the biceps-labrum complex and the ...

Many SLAP lesions in overhead athletes require surgical treatment that involves repair of the labrum back to the glenoid. Treatment of concomitant injuries such as rotator cuff tears and Bankart ...