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Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) Tear
Symptoms
- Pain in the shoulder joint, especially when throwing or lifting overhead
- Clicking or popping sounds in the shoulder
- Weakness or instability
- Limited range of motion
- Numbness in the shoulder or arm
Causes
- Overuse or repetitive overhead motions, such as throwing
- Shoulder dislocation
- Traumatic injury caused by a fall, blow to the shoulder, or sudden jerking motion
- Weakened labrum due to aging or a prior shoulder injury
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