Howard J. Luks, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist
SLAP tears are fixed arthroscopically. The torn labrum is sewn back to the socket or glenoid with a number of sutures.
You will need to rest your arm in a sling for a few weeks to allow the tear to heal.
If the tear heals satisfactorily, you should be able to return to your overhead sport within 4-6 months.
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Howard J. Luks, MD is an orthopedic surgeon & sports medicine specialist. An expert in shoulder, knee, and other sports injuries, he is widely known as one of the country’s best orthopedic surgeons.
