A SLAP tear is a shoulder injury that involves the top part of the labrum—the ring of cartilage that surrounds your shoulder socket. Your labrum helps keep your shoulder stable. SLAP stands for ...

Orioles pitching prospect Dan Klein, a third-round pick out of UCLA last June, has been diagnosed with a small SLAP tear in his right labrum. Renowned orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum confirmed the tear ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Superior labrum anterior to posterior tears are commonly observed in overhead athletes and can significantly ...

A SLAP tear can be a serious injury no matter your age or professional level. It is common in baseball and softball pitchers, position players and other athletes who do a lot of overhead arm motions ...