Shoulder injuries can be confusing—especially when imaging reports mention terms like a SLAP tear. This injury involves a structure called the labrum, a ring of cartilage that helps stabilize the shoulder joint. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a SLAP injury, this blog will help explain what it means, how it happens, and what recovery typically looks like. What Is a SLAP Injury? A SLAP injury is a tear in the top part of the labrum  in the shoulder. The shoulder is a ba