The mechanism of injury is commonly a fall on the outstretched hand with the elbow extended, with the force applied indirectly to the distal humerus, displacing it posteriorly. Posteriorly ...
Biceps tenodesis is another common surgery for SLAP tears. It moves your biceps tendon down and reattaches it to your upper arm bone (humerus). If you have surgery, expect to be in a sling for a ...