OVERVIEW

What is SLAP Tear Surgery?

Minimally invasive labral repair and biceps tenodesis for throwing athletes and gym goers.

Specialized athletic sports medicine restores joint kinetic power, throwing velocity, and prevents secondary cuff damage.

COMMON SYMPTOMS

Deep, agonizing ache inside the shoulder joint during overhead motions
Clicking, popping, or catching deep in the shoulder with certain arm angles
Loss of velocity and dead-arm sensation in throwing athletes
Pain when performing bench presses, overhead presses, or dips

COMMON CAUSES

High precision keyhole repair
Restores overhead power
Protects joint cartilage

Peak Athletic Recovery

Return to the crease, court, and gym stronger, faster, and pain-free.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Treatment Options

Treatment protocols are tailored according to the athlete's age, sport, competitive timeline, and labral tear pathology.

Type II SLAP Repair

Re-anchoring the superior labrum to the top of the glenoid using bio-anchors

Biceps Tenodesis

Moving the long head of biceps tendon out of the joint to eliminate pull

Dr. Ishan Shevate Specialist Shoulder Examination

RECOVERY & RESULTS

What to Expect

Athletes follow a phased return-to-sport roadmap monitored via objective strength and kinetic metrics.

Protection & Biceps Rest

1–4 weeks

(Anchor healing in sling)

Rotator Cuff Activation

6–12 weeks

(Range of motion & light resistance)

Return to Competitive Sport

4–6 months

(Bowling & smash drills clearance)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

Here are some common questions about slap tear surgery and their treatment.

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What does SLAP tear stand for? ×

SLAP stands for Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior, referring to a tear in the top portion of the shoulder's cartilaginous socket ring where the biceps tendon anchors.

Can cricket bowlers return to full bowling speed after SLAP repair? +

Yes. With accurate anchor placement and progressive interval bowling programs under Dr. Ishan Shevate's FIFA sports medicine protocols, bowlers routinely regain complete velocity and control.

What is Biceps Tenodesis and why is it sometimes better than SLAP repair? +

For recreational athletes and adults over 35, relocating the biceps tendon anchor to the upper arm bone provides faster pain relief, eliminates joint stiffness, and prevents re-tear with identical functional strength.

How can I prevent sports shoulder injuries? +

Maintaining balanced rotator cuff strength, dynamic scapular stability, proper throwing/serving biomechanics, and adequate warm-up exercises dramatically lowers reinjury risks.