In orthopedic terms, a SLAP is not a friendly pat on the back. It is an injury frequently seen in patients who have been throwing hard, such as a baseball pitcher, or for prolonged periods, which could be from overuse or over time with age. The diagnosis is a SLAP lesion, standing for Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior. The name indicates its anatomic location going front to back. The Paragon Orthopedic Center website has a three-dimensional video that helps understand the diagnosis and surgery that is required, step by step. There can be some serious long-term consequences for not getting this injury repaired in a timely manner, such as shoulder instability, decreased range of motion, and chronic pain. Click here to learn more and view the video:
Our Grants Pass Office
Our convenient Grants Pass office is located near the Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
Address
702 SW Ramsey Ave, #112
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Contact Information
Phone: 541-472-0603
Fax: 541-472-0609
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.