SLAP IV IN OVERHEAD SPORTS PRACTICE

SLAP IV IN OVERHEAD SPORTS PRACTICE

ABSTRACT Superior labral tear from anterior to posterior (SLAP) is the most common disease in overhead sports practice. Objective: to evaluate the functional outcome after tenodesis of long head biceps tendon (LHBT) in high-performance patients with isolated SLAP lesion refractory to conservative treatment. Methods: Patients underwent the same open repair procedure, using an interference screw. Results: Both patients presented good clinical results and returned to the sport with performance similar to that prior to the injury. Conclusion: The results favor the surgical treatment of these athletes with SLAP IV. Level of Evidence IV, Série de Casos.

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Main Authors: Patriota,Gyoguevara Sol Queiroz Andrade, Belangero,Paulo Santoro, Figueiredo,Eduardo Antônio, Lara,Paulo Henrique Schmidt, Roncetti Junior,Ronaldo, Ejnisman,Benno
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: ATHA EDITORA 2019
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-78522019000300169
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