There are seven defined types of SLAP tears, although the last three are typically broken out and define new conditions. SLAP tear type depends on location and severity.

• Type1 - Superior labral fraying and degenerative change without detachment
  of the labrum from the glenoid and without biceps tendon involvement.
• Type 2 -A Type I lesion with stripping of the superior labrum with its attached
  biceps tendon from the superior rim of the glenoid.
• Type 3 - A bucket handle tear of the superior labrum with displacement of the
  inferior portion of the tear into the joint while the labrum and biceps tendon remain
  attached to the glenoid superiorly.
• Type 4 - A bucket handle tear of the labrum with associated tear of the biceps tendon.
  The inferior displaced portion of the tear includes a portion of the injured biceps tendon
  and there is also a partial tear of the biceps tendon attached to the superior glenoid.
• Type 5 - Anteroinferior Bankart lesion that extends upward to include a separation of the biceps tendon
• Type 6 - Unstable radial of flap tears associated with separation of the biceps anchor
• Type 7 - Anterior extension of the SLAP lesion beneath the middle glenohumeral ligament