What is a shoulder SLAP tear, and what symptoms can it cause?

Doctor’s answer

A SLAP tear affects the upper shoulder labrum near the attachment of the long head of the biceps tendon. It can follow throwing, repeated overhead activity, traction on the arm, or a fall onto the hand. Symptoms may include deep shoulder pain, clicking, catching, reduced throwing power, and early fatigue.

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