Learn More About SLAP Tears
Why Bluegrass Orthopaedics for a SLAP Tear (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior Tear)
Bluegrass Orthopaedics provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for SLAP tears, combining advanced diagnostics, expert surgical and non-surgical treatments, and personalized rehabilitation. Our fellowship-trained shoulder specialists have extensive experience treating labral injuries in everyone from overhead athletes to active adults, ensuring you receive care tailored to your lifestyle and goals.
At BGO, patients benefit from state-of-the-art imaging, including high-resolution MRI and ultrasound, which allows for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment planning. When surgery is needed, our specialists offer minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques designed to repair or debride the damaged labrum with precision, reducing downtime and improving outcomes.
What makes BGO stand out is our integrated team approach orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and sports medicine experts all collaborate to create a personalized recovery plan focused on restoring strength, stability, and full shoulder function. With convenient locations, modern facilities, and a commitment to compassionate, efficient care, BGO helps patients return to the activities they love with confidence.
- Deep shoulder pain, especially with overhead movements or throwing
- Catching, clicking, or popping sensations inside the shoulder
- Pain when lifting objects, particularly away from the body
- Loss of shoulder strength or fatigue during activity
- Decreased range of motion or stiffness
- Feeling of instability or the shoulder “giving out”
- Pain when lying on the affected shoulder
- Difficulty with everyday tasks, such as reaching behind the back or overhead
Symptoms of a SLAP Tear
