Minneapolis Labral Tear Attorney – SLAP Tear Lawyer

If you have suffered a SLAP tear shoulder injury in an accident that was not your fault, you need expert representation to maximize your compensation. Call Terry, Slane & Ruohonen today at 612-362-0000. Our attorneys have received many awards and will fight to protect your rights.

The glenoid labrum is the cartilage rim around the glenoid cavity in the scapula. It adds a small margin of depth and stability to the ball and socket joint. When the glenoid labrum is torn, it is called a labral tear. Labral tears are classified by their location in relation to the glenoid. A SLAP tear is at the top of the glenoid labrum and extends from front to back. SLAP is an acronym for Superior Labral tear from Anterior to Posterior. A SLAP tear can occur in a slip and fall accident or motor vehicle accident.

Some labral tears can be hard to diagnose, including a SLAP tear. The best way to confirm a SLAP tear is with an MRI using a contrast injection. There are some risks associated with the contrast injection, so some people allow the doctor to confirm the diagnosis during surgery.

SLAP Tear Treatment

Some SLAP tear cases respond to conservative treatment, but usually surgery is necessary to recover from this type of injury. The surgery options are open incision, where the surgeon has more visibility, or arthroscopic, where there is less chance of infection and a shorter recovery time.

Physical therapy is necessary after a SLAP tear injury. Full recovery from a SLAP tear injury depends on the extent of damage, how it was treated, and how well physical therapy was performed. It will take 3-4 months before your shoulder feels close to normal. It can take nearly a year for your shoulder to be completely healed after surgery.

Minneapolis SLAP Tear Injury Attorney & Lawyer

Terry, Slane & Ruohonen is a premier personal injury law firm with years of experience in complex medical cases. If you are dealing with a SLAP tear injury due to negligence, you may be able to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Call 612-362-0000 or contact us.