The management of type II superior labral anterior to posterior injuries.

McCormick, Frank; Bhatia, Sanjeev; Chalmers, Peter; Gupta, Anil; Verma, Nikhil; Romeo, Anthony A · Orthop Clin North Am · 2014

review · Level V

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Abstract

Arthroscopic repair of type II superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears is currently the standard of care, with most patients obtaining good to excellent surgical results. However, overhead athletes and older patients have inferior outcomes. Recent clinical studies and biomechanical data suggest that a biceps tenodesis is a suitable alternative in select patients. This article reviews the literature to identify the biomechanical and clinical indications for performing a biceps tenodesis for type II SLAP lesions.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy