SLAP Tears - Orthopaedic Care - Griffith, NSW

Symptoms of SLAP Tears

• Pain with shoulder movements
• Feeling of instability
• Reduced strength
• Popping or clicking sounds

Dr Oliver Khoo - Orthopaedic Care in Griffith, NSW

Residents of Griffith, NSW, seeking specialised care for SLAP tears can consult with Dr Oliver Khoo, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon at St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Consulting Suites. Dr Khoo provides surgical management for patients with shoulder labral tears that limit performance, cause instability, or fail to respond to earlier treatment.

How Dr Khoo treats SLAP Tears

Dr Oliver Khoo offers surgical solutions for SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior) tears when symptoms such as instability, pain, or mechanical clicking persist. His aim is to restore shoulder stability and function through minimally invasive techniques.

Surgical Management

• Surgical options may include arthroscopic SLAP repair, where the torn labrum is reattached to the shoulder socket using suture anchors. In some cases, biceps tenodesis or debridement may be considered based on the tear type and patient needs. Each treatment is tailored to restore stability, improve comfort, and support a safe return to movement.