SLAP stands for "superior labrum from anterior to posterior." This type of shoulder labral tear occurs at the top (“superior”) of the glenoid labrum where it connects to the biceps tendon, and it extends in a curve from the chest (“anterior”) to the back (“posterior”).
A glenoid labrum tear, also known as a shoulder joint tear, is when the cartilage that lines and reinforces the shoulder joint, the glenoid labrum, is torn. Injuries to the tissue surrounding the shoulder socket can be caused by acute trauma or repetitive shoulder motions.
SLAP tears can simply happen as your labrum wears out over time. This tear is usually seen in people age 40 and older.
ICD-10-CM Code for Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, initial encounter S43. 431A.
A SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) tear, a specific type of labral tear, involves the attachment site of the biceps tendon located at the top of the shoulder joint. A Bankart tear describes a torn labrum where the humeral head shifts toward the front of the body, as an anterior labral tear.
This rim of cartilage is called the “labrum”. Ligaments surround and connect the ball to the socket. These ligaments attach directly to the ball but attach to the labrum as opposed to the bone at the socket. The labrum attachment to the bone is the “weak link” of this setup.
Rotator cuff tears have very similar symptoms to other shoulder injuries, such as SLAP tears and are best diagnosed by an orthopedic specialist. This is a tear that occurs at the front of the upper arm where the biceps tendon connects to the shoulder in the labrum.
Type II SLAP lesions are characterized by a detachment of the superior labrum and the origin of the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii from the glenoid resulting in instability of the biceps-labral anchor. These is the most common type of SLAP tear.
SLAP Tear Types and TreatmentsThe All Important Shoulder Labrum. The shoulder labrum is a ring of cartilage that sits between the shoulder socket (glenoid) and the upper arm bone (humerus). ... Type 1 SLAP Tear. ... Type 2 SLAP Tear. ... Type 3 SLAP Tear. ... Type 4 SLAP Tear. ... Typical Treatment Protocols for SLAP Tears.
Superior glenoid labrum lesion of unspecified shoulder, initial encounter. S43. 439A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S43.
6: Tear of labrum of degenerative shoulder joint.
The shoulder labrum is a thick piece of tissue attached to the rim of the shoulder socket that helps keep the ball of the joint in place. The labrum can tear a few different ways: 1) completely off the bone, 2) within or along the edge of the labrum, or 3) where the bicep tendon attaches.