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OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this article are to provide a pictorial review of labral anatomy and physiology, with particular attention to commonly seen anatomic variants and pitfalls, and to present standard imaging techniques and approaches to MRI interpretation to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of superior labral anteroposterior (SLAP) lesions. CONCLUSION: Imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis of SLAP tears. Knowledge of glenolabral anatomy, related structures and variants, proper imaging techniques, and a systematic approach to MRI interpretation is important in the diagnosis and treatment planning of the 10 types of SLAP lesions. Arthroscopy offers a means for definitive diagnosis.
Assuntos
Instabilidade Articular/diagnóstico , Ligamentos/lesões , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Lesões do Ombro , Traumatismos dos Tendões/diagnóstico , Artroscopia , Humanos , Ligamentos/anatomia & histologia , Ombro/anatomia & histologia , Articulação do Ombro/anatomia & histologia , Tendões/anatomia & histologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this article are to discuss the 10 distinct patterns of superior labral anteroposterior (SLAP) tears to facilitate adequate diagnosis and treatment. Correlations with clinical presentation, mechanism of injury, and treatment will enhance understanding. CONCLUSION: Imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis of SLAP tears. Knowledge of glenolabral anatomy, related structures and variants, proper imaging techniques, and a systematic approach to MRI interpretation is important in the diagnosis and treatment planning of the 10 types of SLAP lesions. Arthroscopy offers a means for definitive diagnosis.