Shoulder

The rotator cuff is one of the most crucial components of the shoulder. A torn rotator cuff can result from a traumatic event, or can tear slowly over time.

Biceps tendon tears can occur when the tendons are overused and exposed to repeated stress. This can cause a tendon to fray, and thus eventually tear.

SLAP stands for “superior labrum, anterior to posterior,” which means “the top part of the labrum, from the front to the back.”

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. Because it is so flexible, the shoulder is highly susceptible to instability and injury.

If pain occurs when the humerus is rotated inwards, it is known as shoulder impingement syndrome. This can progress to a full tear of the rotator cuff.