SLAP lesion (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior)
The shoulder complex is one of the most complex joints in our body, made up of several bones (clavicle, scapula, humerus and sternum) forming different articulations (sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, glenohumeral, scapulothoracic). The glenohumeral joint consists of the humerus and the glenoid (cavity of the scapula). The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body, its stability being ensured by passive stabilizers (e.g. capsule, ligaments, labrum, etc.) and active-dynamic stabilizers (muscles). Many injuries can affect the shoulder complex, including SLAP (Superior Labral Anterior to Posterior) lesions. This type of injury has a multifactorial etiology, including trauma as well as atraumatic injuries due to overuse. SLAP injuries are particularly common in sports requiring explosive actions of the upper limbs, such as baseball or volleyball. Depending on the severity of the injury and the involvement of the labrum and biceps tendon, SLAP injuries are graded from I to IV, with grade IV being the most severe. Patients with this condition typically present with deep pain localized within the shoulder, which may radiate to other structures, as well as symptoms such as cracking, locking, potential instability, loss of confidence, apprehension, weakness and alteration.
The management of patients with pelvic girdle fractures is highly dependent on the location of the injury, the specifics of the fracture itself, the presence of associated injuries and the characteristics of the patients affected by the fracture (e.g. age). Due to their high-energy injury mechanism, these injuries are usually part of a polytrauma (multiple injuries), with the priority of treatment being to stabilize the patient's overall medical condition through a highly individualized treatment plan. In the case of the pelvis, fractures need to be stabilized, and several procedures can be performed. Rehabilitation can then begin. Some pelvic injuries (e.g. small, stable fractures that do not compromise body function) can be treated conservatively with rehabilitation. Whichever management strategy is implemented (surgical or conservative), rehabilitation is necessary to optimize results and minimize potential complications. At Foxphysio, your rehabilitation process will be structured in different stages and will take place in four different environments: the pool, the gym, the movement analysis and re-education room and the field.