SLAP LESIONS, ROLE OF MR ARTHROGRAM

Author

Associated Professor of Tehran University of Medical Science

10.22034/icrj.2019.100824

Abstract

SLAP (superior labrum anterior posterior) tears  lead to  shoulder  instability  and  pain.  Diagnosis by physical exam is limited so imaging is critical   in diagnosis of SLAP lesions. MRI specially MR atrthrogram is modality of  choice  for  evaluation  of labral lesions .in this lecture, practical approach to normal capsulolabral variants, primary and secondary signs of labral tears, SLAP lesion typing on MR arthrogram will be reviewed.