A merely stretched superior labrum is simply debrided. Conversely, a complete separation of the biceps labral complex will need surgical repair and invariably extends to the rip stop region. Figure 6.

Adapted with permission from Maffet MW, Gartsman GM, Moseley B: Superior Labrum-Biceps Tendon Complex Lesions of the Shoulder. Am J Sports Med 23(1): 93-98, 1995.

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