SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior) Tear

SLAP (superior labrum anterior posterior) tear: A specific type of labral tear on the upper side of the labrum, running from the front to the back of the labrum. It typically occurs at the point where the tendon of the biceps muscle is attached to the labrum.

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Pennsylvania native Peter J. Millett, M.D., M.Sc. is an internationally renowned sports orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and author with numerous patents for groundbreaking orthopedic and biologic innovations. As a partner at The Steadman Clinic, Dr. Millett has been consistently selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America” and has been ranked in the top 1% of Orthopaedic Surgeons by U.S. News and World Reports. Using advanced open and arthroscopic surgical techniques Dr. Millett focuses on restoring damaged joints, ligaments and bones in the shoulder, elbow and knee.

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