Amy Fromal Austin MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

William B. Morrison MD, Abstract Co-Author: Medical Advisory Board, ONI Medical Systems, Inc

Adam C. Zoga MD, Abstract Co-Author: Speakers Bureau, Bayer AG

Angela Gessner Gopez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Diane Marie Deely MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kristen Elizabeth McClure MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. To review the ten distinct types of SLAP lesions 2. To introduce a novel approach for remembering the complex SLAP classification system.

Content will include a brief review of SLAP lesions and a description of the ten distinct lesions. Illustrations and associated MR images will be displayed demonstrating a novel approach to recognizing and remembering the complex SLAP classification system.

The Snyder classification of superior labral lesions, superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP), is relatively simple. However, modifications to the classification have led to expansion of the categories into ten distinct lesions. We have developed a novel approach for remembering this complex system based on the morphology of the lesion.

Austin, A, Morrison, W, Zoga, A, Gopez, A, Deely, D, McClure, K, SLAP Happy: A New Mnemonic Device for Superior Labral Lesions.  Radiological Society of North America 2008 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, February 18 - February 20, 2008 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2008/6006859.html