A GLAD lesion is a Bankart tear with associated articular cartilage damage (osteochondral lesion).
It is an acronym for Glenoid Labral Articular Defect
It can be seen on MRI or MR Arthrogram and at surgery.
GLAD lesion on MRI (left) and arthroscopy (right):
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