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SLAP Tear: Diagnosis and Treatment

SLAP Tear: Diagnosis and Treatment

A SLAP tear is an injury to the top of the shoulder socket where the biceps tendon attaches. It’s common in overhead athletes. Here’s how it’s diagnosed and why biceps tenodesis is now the preferred treatment.

Rotator Cuff Tears: When Is Surgery the Right Choice?

Rotator Cuff Tears: When Is Surgery the Right Choice?

Not every rotator cuff tear needs surgery, and not every one that needs it needs it urgently. This article breaks down exactly what determines whether physiotherapy or repair is the right path for your specific tear.