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Oklaz EB, Ahmadov A, Aral F, Tosun MF, Ayas İH, Kanatli U. Repair of Isolated Subscapularis Tears With Concurrent Biceps Tenodesis Using a Single Anchor Results in Satisfactory Clinical Outcomes: Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up. Arthroscopy 2025; 41:1268-1276. [PMID: 39128678 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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PURPOSE To investigate the clinical outcomes of patients treated with isolated subscapularis tear repair and biceps tenodesis using a single anchor. METHODS Patients diagnosed with subscapularis tear and who underwent arthroscopic surgery by a single surgeon between February 2017 and January 2022 were evaluated retrospectively. Inclusion criteria were patients who underwent repair of isolated subscapularis tear along with tenodesis for long head of the biceps tendon pathologies such as SLAP lesion, instability, partial tear, or tenosynovitis, with a minimum follow-up of 24 months. Assessment included active and passive range of motion, single-assessment numeric evaluation (SANE), visual analog scale (VAS), Constant-Murley score (CMS), and specific subscapularis and biceps tests. Improvements were analyzed using minimum clinically important difference (MCID) values. RESULTS A total of 20 patients were included. The mean age was 48.5 ± 7 years, and the follow-up period was 43.1 ± 12.7 months. Significant improvements were observed at the final follow-up in active forward flexion, active abduction, active internal rotation, as well as VAS, SANE, and CMS (P < .001). The MCID analysis showed that 100% of patients met the MCID for CMS, 90% for SANE, and 100% for VAS. CONCLUSIONS In the presence of an isolated subscapularis tear associated with long head of the biceps tendon pathologies, favorable clinical outcomes could be achieved by performing both tear repair and biceps tenodesis with a double-loaded single anchor. Most patients (>90%) achieved the MCID for the CMS, SANE, and VAS, indicating significant clinical improvement and satisfactory patient outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, case series.
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- Ethem Burak Oklaz
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Yenimahalle Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Rowe DG, Hurley ET, Bethell MA, Lorentz SG, Meyer AM, Klifto CS, Lau BC, Taylor DC, Dickens JF. Return to Play After Arthroscopic Superior Labral Repair: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med 2025; 53:727-733. [PMID: 39751378 DOI: 10.1177/03635465241246122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2025]
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BACKGROUND Superior labral tears are common shoulder injuries among athletes, and for athletes undergoing surgical intervention, one of the main priorities is to return to preinjury levels of activity in a timely manner. However, the literature surrounding return to play after superior labral repair presents inconsistent results, with limited studies evaluating the timing of return to play. PURPOSE To systematically review the rate and timing of return to play in athletes after arthroscopic superior labral repair. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted based on PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, using the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases. Eligible for inclusion were clinical studies reporting on return to play after arthroscopic superior labral repair. Subgroup analysis was conducted for overhead and collision athletes as well as for return to duty among military personnel. Meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager to compare superior labral repair to biceps tenodesis in the subset of studies comparing these treatments directly. A P value <.05 was considered to be statistically significant. RESULTS This review identified 42 studies including 1759 unique cases meeting the inclusion criteria. The majority of patients were male (76.7%), with a mean age of 31.5 years (range, 15-75 years) and a mean follow-up of 50.4 months. The overall rate of return to sport was 77.5%, with 68.2% returning to the same level at a mean of 8.2 months. In overhead athletes, the overall rate of return to play was 69.9% and the rate of return to preinjury level was 55.5%. In collision and contact athletes, the overall rate of return to play was 77.2% and the rate of return to preinjury level was 70.2%. Among military personnel, the overall rate of return to duty was 83.4%, and 81.7% returned to preinjury level at a mean of 4.4 months. In the studies comparing return to play after superior labral repair and biceps tenodesis, a nonsignificant difference was found (risk ratio, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.85-1.00; I2 = 13%; P = .05). CONCLUSION Overall, nearly a quarter of athletes were unable to return to play after arthroscopic superior labral repair. However, a high rate of return to duty was found among the military population treated with arthroscopic superior labral repair.
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- Dana G Rowe
- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Schöffl VR, Schöffl I, Jones G, Klinder A, Küpper T, Gunselmann L, Simon M, Moser O, Bayer T, Lutter C. Prospective analysis of injury demographics, distribution, severity and risk factors in adolescent climbers. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2025; 11:e002212. [PMID: 39995613 PMCID: PMC11848689 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2025] [Indexed: 02/26/2025] Open
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Objective This study aims to prospectively analyse current demographics, distribution and severity of climbing injuries in adolescents. We hypothesised that the injury distribution of adolescent climbers would differ from adults, as presented in the literature and that primary periphyseal stress injuries of the finger (PPSI) will be very common and correlate with training hours and climbing level. Methods We performed a prospective single-centre injury surveillance of all adolescent (<18 years of age) climbers who presented between 2017 and 2020. A standard questionnaire, including questions for medical history, injury and training data and an examination protocol, was conducted in all patients. Injuries were graded, and risk factors, anthropometric specifics and stages of development were analysed. Injury epidemiology of adolescents was then compared with adults as presented in the literature. Results 137 independent climbing-related injuries were found in 95 patients. Injury onset was acute in 67 (48.9%) and chronic in 70 (51.8%). Forty-one injuries (29.9%) occurred during bouldering, 18 (13.1%) during lead climbing, 2 (1.5%) in speed climbing and 1 (0.7%) while training on the campus board. Average International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation injury score was 1.5±0.5 (range 0-3). Females had more training hours (p=0.004), more campus board use (p=0.004) and more acute injuries than males (p<0.001). 82% of the injuries affected the upper extremity and the most frequent injury was PPSI (45.3% of all injuries). Finger injuries were significantly more common in males than in females (p<0.05). The injury distribution in adolescent climbers differed significantly from adults (p<0.001). Conclusions Injured adolescent climbers had mostly chronic injuries affecting the upper extremity, with almost half of the injuries being PPSIs of the fingers. Further preventive measures targeting this type of injury need to be identified. Reducing the use of the finger crimp grip, monitoring the load, ensuring adequate recovery and targeted education appear to be crucial.
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- Volker Rainer Schöffl
- Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Sportsmedicine, Sozialstiftung Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen Nuremberg Faculty of Medicine, Erlangen, Germany
- School of Health, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- School of Health, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational & Social Medicine, Aachen Technical University, Aachen, Germany
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- Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Klinikum Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Division of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology and Radiology, Klinikum Fürth, Furth, Germany
- Institute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- School of Health, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
- Department of Orthopedics, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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Hespanhol BP, Secundino A, Baracho F, Cohen C, Piva F, Machado P. Outcomes of Subpectoral Tenodesis in the Treatment of Proximal Biceps Pathologies. Cureus 2024; 16:e76360. [PMID: 39867040 PMCID: PMC11758591 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.76360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2025] Open
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Introduction The aim of this article is to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of subpectoral tenodesis of the long head of the biceps (LHB) in the treatment of proximal biceps pathologies. Methods A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted through the analysis of medical records from 24 patients and 26 shoulders who underwent the subpectoral tenodesis technique using bone tunnels. Three patients were excluded due to insufficient data to calculate the functional scores. The final study sample comprised 21 patients and 23 shoulders. Clinical and functional outcomes were evaluated based on the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Score and the Long Head of Biceps (LHB) Score. Additionally, the main indications for the procedure and potential complications were thoroughly assessed. Results The average follow-up time was four years and, of the 21 patients (23 shoulders), 19 (82.6%) were male and 4 (17.4%) were female shoulders, with a mean age of 41.6 years. The main indication for surgery was superior labral anterior to posterior injury in 12 (52.2%) cases, followed by subluxation and tenosynovitis. No case presented aesthetic deformity or pain on palpation at the LHB. Patients showed significant improvement in the ASES score (average from 75.13 to 98.52) and LHB score (average from 68.82 to 98.34). Conclusion The subpectoral tenodesis technique is a safe procedure, with good clinical and functional outcomes for the treatment of proximal biceps pathologies.
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- Shoulder Surgery, Hospital do Trabalhador, Curitiba, BRA
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- Shoulder Surgery, Hospital do Trabalhador, Curitiba, BRA
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- Shoulder Surgery, Hospital do Trabalhador, Curitiba, BRA
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- Shoulder Surgery, Hospital do Trabalhador, Curitiba, BRA
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Jain MJ, Medina G, Jog AV, Bartolozzi AR, Morgan C. Anterior Rotator Interval Lesion (ARIL), its association with glenoid labrum pathology in patients with anterior shoulder pain and surgical outcome of Arthroscopic Rotator Interval Closure (ARIC). J Clin Orthop Trauma 2024; 58:102796. [PMID: 39583160 PMCID: PMC11584654 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2024] [Revised: 10/04/2024] [Accepted: 10/28/2024] [Indexed: 11/26/2024] Open
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Background Anterior rotator interval lesions (ARIL) have been associated with shoulder instability. However, a paucity of data exists on its association with labrum pathology as a source for persistent anterior shoulder pain. This study primarily aims to describe pathoanatomy of ARIL and the parameters we used that aid in the diagnosis of ARIL. Secondly, the objective is to describe and report the prevalence of ARIL in combination with labrum injuries presenting as anterior shoulder pain with mild or no instability. Lastly, we intend to present a cohort of patients with combined labrum injury and ARIL and report on the clinical results after labrum repair with Arthroscopic Rotator Interval Closure (ARIC). Methods Consecutive patients at a single center in United States treated for labrum tears were included by retrospective chart-review. Patients presenting with anterior shoulder pain with mild or no instability were included. Patients with recurrent dislocations, moderate to severe instability and those with bony lesions were excluded. Besides history and physical examination, Magnetic Resonance Arthrography (MRA) was used to aid the diagnosis. Labrum tears with ARIL were treated with an additional ARIC procedure along with arthroscopic labrum repair. Results Out of two hundred fourty patients with a labrum tear, 114 had associated ARIL. The prevalence of ARIL ranged from 71 % with reverse Bankart tears to 46 % with anterior Bankart and 36 % in Type II SLAP tears. The success rate after labrum tear repair with ARIC performed in patients with ARIL with labrum pathology was 94.7 % at a 2-year follow-up in terms of relief from anterior shoulder pain. Conclusion Almost half (47.5 %) of our patients presented with anterior shoulder pain with labrum tears were associated with ARIL. We recommend keeping a high index of suspicion for ARIL in labrum injuries presenting mainly with anterior shoulder pain for better treatment planning. Level of evidence Level IV (Retrospective case series without a comparision group).
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- Mohit J. Jain
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, CO, United States
- Jefferson Health 3B Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Jefferson Health 3B Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Jefferson Health 3B Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Morgan-Kallman Clinic, Wilmington, DE, United States
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Parnes N, Magnuson JA, Hettrich CM, Oh LS, Klahs KJ, Moses AD, Scanaliato JP. Establishing Clinical Significance for Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Repair of Type II SLAP Lesions. Orthop J Sports Med 2024; 12:23259671241286520. [PMID: 39534389 PMCID: PMC11555730 DOI: 10.1177/23259671241286520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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Background Type II superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions may be treated with either arthroscopic repair or biceps tenodesis. There are no previous reports of measures of clinically significant improvement after arthroscopic repair of SLAP lesions. Purpose To establish the minimal clinically important difference (MCID), Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS), and substantial clinical benefit (SCB) for patients undergoing arthroscopic repair for type II SLAP lesions. Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods A total of 69 arthroscopic repair procedures for isolated type II SLAP lesions were performed in a military population. The mean age was 28.1 ± 4.7 years, 97.1% were male, and the mean follow-up was 99.5 ± 19.7 months. The MCID, PASS, and SCB were calculated for each patient-reported outcome measure, consisting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, using anchor- and distribution-based models. Factors associated with achieving a clinically relevant improvement were also determined. Results The MCID, PASS, and SCB for each measure were as follows: 7.7, 70, and 34 for the ASES score, respectively; 10.4, 80, and 45 for the SANE, respectively; and 1.0, 4, and 6 for the VAS pain, respectively. At least 85% of patients achieved the MCID for each measure; however, PASS rates were lower, with 50.7% for the SANE and 69.6% for both the ASES score and VAS pain. The ASES score had the highest percentage of patients achieving the SCB at 44.9%, followed by the SANE (26.1%) and VAS pain (10.1%). Greater forward flexion at final follow-up was associated with achieving the MCID and PASS for both the ASES score and SANE. Internal rotation stiffness at final follow-up was negatively associated with achieving the PASS for the VAS pain. Combat arms military occupational specialty was associated with a lesser likelihood of achieving the SCB for the ASES score. Conclusion Clinical metrics of improvement were defined for the ASES score, SANE, and VAS pain using the MCID, PASS, and SCB for patients undergoing arthroscopic repair of type II SLAP lesions. Better final range of motion was positively associated with achieving improvement, while high-intensity military duty was negatively associated.
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- Nata Parnes
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, New York, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Rowe DG, Hurley ET, Bethell MA, Doyle TR, Meyer AM, Lorentz SG, Klifto CS, Lau BC, Dickens JF. Concomitant Arthroscopic Superior Labral and Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review. JBJS Rev 2024; 12:01874474-202411000-00002. [PMID: 39499797 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.24.00138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on concomitant repair of superior labral and rotator cuff tears, in light of the paucity of published clinical evidence. METHODS A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses compliant search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was performed for clinical studies of patients undergoing combined repairs of the rotator cuff and superior labrum. RESULTS Ten studies comprising 241 shoulders were included, with a mean age of 52.6 years and mean follow-up of 29.0 months; 67.9% were male patients. Functional outcomes included the mean postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Score of 88.6, University of California at Los Angeles Shoulder Score of 30.6, constant score of 90.4, Simple Shoulder Test score of 8.6, and visual analog scale score of 1.1. Range of motion outcomes demonstrated mean postoperative forward flexion of 159°, external rotation of 68°, and internal rotation of 17°. The overall return-to-play rate was 76.8%, with 67.9% returning to preinjury level. The overall complication rate was 4.1% with an 18.9% rate of rotator cuff retear and 2.4% reoperation rate. CONCLUSION Arthroscopic concomitant repair of superior labral and rotator cuff tears results in good functional outcomes and range of motion, along with a low reoperation rate. Among athletes, there are moderate rates of return but lower rates of return to the same level of play. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Dana G Rowe
- School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Shirinskiy IJ, Rutgers C, Sierevelt IN, Priester-Vink S, Ring D, van den Bekerom MP, Verweij LP. Ill-defined Return-to-Sport Criteria and Inconsistent Unsuccessful Return Rates Caused by Various Reasons Not Necessarily Related to Treatment After Superior Labral Treatments: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00778-3. [PMID: 39393428 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.09.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 09/23/2024] [Accepted: 09/27/2024] [Indexed: 10/13/2024]
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PURPOSE To determine (1) which criteria are used to determine return to sport (RTS), (2) the number of patients who are unable to RTS after any superior labral pathophysiology treatment, and (3) which reasons are reported for not returning. METHODS A systematic review was performed across 5 databases, including studies that report rates for RTS after any treatment of superior labral pathophysiology. Study quality was assessed using the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies criteria. Definitions for no return to sport (nRTS) were extracted as reported in the studies. The ranges of nRTS and no return to preinjury level (nRTPL) were summarized. Reasons for nRTS and nRTPL were categorized using a predefined coding scheme. RESULTS Among 45 studies with level of evidence ranging from II to IV, 1,857 patients were involved in sports, 78% (n = 1453) of whom underwent superior labral reattachment, 21% (n = 381) biceps tenodesis, and 9.4% (n = 175) nonoperative treatment. None of the studies provided criteria for RTS, and 2 studies provided criteria for return to preinjury level. The ranges of nRTS and nRTPL varied after superior labral reattachment (0-60%, n = 206; 0-89%, n = 424, respectively), biceps tenodesis (0-25%, n = 43; 3, 8%-48%, n = 78), and nonoperative treatment (11%-75%, n = 62; 18%-100%, n = 78). Reasons for nRTS and nRTPL were related to physical sensations (pain, feeling of instability, discomfort, weakness, lack of motion), psychological factors (fear of reinjury, lack of confidence), personal factors (lifestyle change, social reasons), and injury at another site. CONCLUSIONS Criteria for determining successful RTS and return to preinjury level after superior labral pathophysiology treatment were not reported by most studies. The nRTS and nRTPL rates varied greatly within and between treatments. The reasons for this unsuccessful return were diverse and related to physical sensations, psychological factors, personal factors, and injury unrelated to treatment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, Systematic review of Level II-IV studies.
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- Igor J Shirinskiy
- Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Department of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, OLVG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Department of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, OLVG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam Shoulder and Elbow Centre of Expertise (ASECE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health Program, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Xpert Clinics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis Academy, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, U.S.A
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- Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Department of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, OLVG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam Shoulder and Elbow Centre of Expertise (ASECE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Shoulder and Elbow Centre of Expertise (ASECE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health Program, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Drawbert H, Schnackenberg K, Obermeier M, Tompkins M. Biceps Tenodesis for the Treatment of Type II Superior Labral Anterior Posterior (SLAP) Tears in Overhead Athletes Under the Age of 35: A Case Series. Cureus 2024; 16:e71141. [PMID: 39525189 PMCID: PMC11546287 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.71141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The best treatment for type II superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) tears in overhead athletes is not well defined. QUESTIONS/PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine post-surgical outcomes in overhead athletes under the age of 35 who underwent primary biceps tenodesis for an isolated type II SLAP tear. We hypothesized that these patients would have high rates of return to play, as well as recovery of range of motion (ROM) and strength after surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients were between the ages of 18 and 35, had a primary isolated type II SLAP tear confirmed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and were injured performing overhead activities. All patients underwent biceps tenodesis using an arthroscopic suprapectoral approach. Patients underwent standard postoperative rehabilitation lasting up to one year. Function and outcomes were measured at baseline, three months, six months, one year, and two years using range of motion, strength testing, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) (Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI), Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic Score (KJOC), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Assessment Form (ASES), and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE)). RESULTS Five patients were included in the case series. There was consistent improvement at each time point on PROs: WOSI, p=0.01; KJOC, p=0.04; SANE, p=0.02; and ASES, p=0.03. Range of motion increased from baseline to each time point with a significant improvement in forward flexion (p=0.03). In strength testing, there were improvements in all exercises and a significant improvement in abducted external rotation between years 1 and 2 (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that biceps tenodesis in overhead athletes under the age of 35 provides improved outcomes, ROM, and strength.
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- Hans Drawbert
- Sports Medicine, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, USA
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Wilde B, Clinker C, Da Silva A, McNamara N, Simister S, Chalmers PN, Ernat J. Single anterior shoulder dislocation patients demonstrate higher rates of posterior labral repair and biceps procedures than multiple dislocators at the time of arthroscopic stabilization surgery. JSES Int 2024; 8:978-983. [PMID: 39280167 PMCID: PMC11401586 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2024.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/18/2024] Open
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Hypothesis The purpose of this study is to identify and compare demographic, clinical, historical, and intraoperative variables in patients who have received arthroscopic treatment for single vs. multiple anterior shoulder dislocations. Methods This is a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent arthroscopic labral repair of the shoulder by six surgeons at a single institution between 2012 and 2020. Patients with a documented anterior shoulder dislocation were included. Patients with pain-only, subluxation-only, multidirectional or posterior instability, and prior shoulder surgeries of any kind were excluded. Studied variables included age, sex, laterality, body mass index, contact/collision sports, Charlson comorbidity index, tobacco use, number of dislocations (1, >1), labral tear size, time from first dislocation to surgery, anchor number, and concomitant procedures. Study groups were compared using student's t-tests and Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables and chi-square or Fisher's exact tests for discrete variables with a significance of 0.05. Results Six hundred thirty-three patients were identified, and 351 (85 single dislocators [SDs], 266 multiple dislocators [MDs]) met inclusion criteria (mean age: 27 years; range: 14-71 years). There were no demographic differences between the study groups. SD received surgery significantly sooner at 17 ± 44 months after injury, while MD received surgery 53 ± 74 months postinitial dislocation. SDs (30/85, 35%) were significantly more likely than MDs (56/266, 21%) to receive concomitant posterior labrum repair. MDs (46/266, 17%) were significantly more likely than SDs (5/85, 6%) to receive a remplissage. SDs (11/85, 13%) were significantly more likely than MDs (11/266, 4%) to receive a concomitant biceps tenotomy/tenodesis. There were no other significant differences in injury or surgery characteristics. Conclusion MDs will have more time between their initial dislocation and arthroscopic labral repair and are more likely to receive a remplissage procedure, yet they are less likely than SDs to receive a concomitant posterior labral repair or biceps tenodesis/tenotomy despite no differences in age, sex, and activity level. Whether the greater extent of labrum injury in SD is due to a more severe initial injury vs. earlier recognition and intervention requires further study.
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- Brandon Wilde
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Bitar IJ, Allende Nores C, Marangoni LD, Bustos DG, Pezzutti L, Bitar LB. Comparison between arthroscopic Bankart repair versus arthroscopic Bankart/SLAP lesion repair in limited-contact athletes with type V SLAP lesion. A prospective cohort study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2024; 34:3289-3295. [PMID: 39138668 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-024-04072-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the functional outcomes, recurrence rate, range of motion (ROM) and return to sports activities between arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) versus arthroscopic Bankart/SLAP repair (ABR/S) in limited contact-athletes with a type V SLAP lesion in the scenario of recurrent anterior shoulder instability (RASI). Our hypothesis was that there is no difference between the two treatments. METHODS Two groups of 45 limited-contact athletes with type V SLAP lesion were created. Group 1 underwent an arthroscopic Bankart repair, while group 2 had an arthroscopic Bankart/SLAP repair. The minimum follow-up period was 2 years. The WOSI and ASES scores were used to assess primary functional outcomes. Recurrence rate, ROM and return to sport were also evaluated. RESULTS Significant differences were reported in the WOSI and ASES scores pre- and post-operatively in each group. There were no significant differences between the two groups (P = 0.78 and 0.43). We reported 4 recurrences (8.8 %) in group 1 and 5 (11.1 %) in group 2, with no difference between them (P = 0.62). There were no significant differences between the range of motion of each of the groups as well as between them. More than 90% of the athletes in both groups returned to their previous sporting activities. CONCLUSIONS Limited-contact athletes with RASI who have a type V SLAP lesion as their primary diagnosis can be treated using either ABR or ABR/S with equal efficacy. Both treatment alternatives preserve athlete's function, stability, ROM and return to sport.
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- Iván José Bitar
- Sanatorio Allende, Avenida Hipólito Irigoyen 384, Nueva Córdoba, CP 5000, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Sanatorio Allende, Avenida Hipólito Irigoyen 384, Nueva Córdoba, CP 5000, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Sanatorio Allende, Avenida Hipólito Irigoyen 384, Nueva Córdoba, CP 5000, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Sanatorio Allende, Avenida Hipólito Irigoyen 384, Nueva Córdoba, CP 5000, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Sanatorio Allende, Avenida Hipólito Irigoyen 384, Nueva Córdoba, CP 5000, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Sanatorio Allende, Avenida Hipólito Irigoyen 384, Nueva Córdoba, CP 5000, Córdoba, Argentina
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Linscheid LJ, DeShazo SJ, Pescatore SM, Somerson JS. Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) repair is associated with increased rate of subsequent rotator cuff diagnoses and revision surgery: a propensity-matched comparison. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:1821-1827. [PMID: 38325557 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Surgical management of superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears remains controversial. Current management utilizes 2 well-established procedures: biceps tenodesis and SLAP repair. This study evaluates the complications associated with arthroscopic SLAP repair vs. an open or arthroscopic biceps tenodesis to further elucidate optimal surgical management. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, the TriNetX database was utilized to evaluate patients who underwent repair of SLAP lesions (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision code: S43.43) from May 15, 2003, to May 15, 2023. Three patient cohorts were evaluated: those who underwent arthroscopic SLAP repair (Current Procedural Terminology [CPT] code: 29807), those who underwent arthroscopic biceps tenodesis (CPT code: 29828), and those who underwent open tenodesis of the biceps (CPT code: 23430). Cohorts were propensity matched for type 2 diabetes, nicotine dependence, alcohol-related disorders, body mass index, and demographic factors such as age at event, ethnicity, race, and sex. The outcomes evaluated were disruption of surgical wound, deep vein thrombosis, mononeuropathy of upper limb, shoulder contusion, humeral fracture, sepsis, deceased, acute postoperative pain, revision, shoulder stiffness, and rotator cuff strain. All outcomes were evaluated within 1 year postprocedure. RESULTS A total of 11,081 arthroscopic SLAP repairs, 9960 arthroscopic biceps tenodesis, and 9420 open biceps tenodesis were matched. Compared with patients who underwent arthroscopic biceps tenodesis, those who underwent arthroscopic SLAP repair were 1.8 times more likely to undergo revision (2.9% vs. 1.6%, P < .0001). Compared with those who underwent open biceps tenodesis, patients who had SLAP repair performed were 1.4 times more likely to undergo revision (3.1% vs. 2.3%, P = .013) and 1.6 times more likely to have a subsequent rotator cuff strain diagnosis (5.1% vs. 3.2%, P = .0002). Compared with patients who underwent SLAP repair, those who underwent arthroscopic biceps tenodesis exhibited 1.3 times more instances of acute postoperative pain (5.2% vs. 4.0%, P = .011). Similarly, open biceps tenodesis exhibited 1.8 times more instances of acute postoperative pain (6.9% vs. 3.8%, P < .0001) and 1.3 times more shoulder stiffness (11.8% vs. 9.0%, P < .0001). CONCLUSION In the last 20 years, patients who underwent SLAP repair were associated with higher risk of revision surgery and subsequent rotator cuff strain diagnosis. Conversely, patients who underwent biceps tenodesis were associated with higher rates of acute postoperative pain and shoulder stiffness.
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- Laura J Linscheid
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- John Sealy School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- John Sealy School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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Abourisha E, Sakr M, Srinivasan A, Singh HP. Surgical management of SLAP lesions: Which technique has better surgical outcomes? J Orthop 2024; 50:29-35. [PMID: 38162261 PMCID: PMC10755497 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2023.11.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Background The gold-standard surgical management for superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions is unclear. This meta-analysis compares the outcomes of different surgical SLAP lesion management techniques including labral repair, long head of biceps (LHB) tenodesis and LHB tenotomy with consideration to clinical scores, return to sports, re-operation, range-of-motion and patient satisfaction. Methods PRISMA guidelines were adhered. Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Central, Science direct and EMBASE were searched using relevant keywords. Eligible studies were screened, data extracted and synthesised using Review Manager (Version 5.4.1). Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA) was conducted. Randomised control and clinical trials regarding SLAP lesion management in patients over 18 years old were included. Studies were excluded if patients had concomitant massive tears of the rotator cuff, Bankart lesions or instability of the shoulder. Results Patient satisfaction with LHB tenodesis was superior to superior labral repair. No difference was demonstrated with respect to ASES score, pain VAS score, return to sports and pre-injury activities, reoperation rate or range-of-motion. LHB tenodesis and LHB tenotomy show no difference in ASES score or post operative deformity in management of SLAP lesions. Discussion High-quality, standardised randomised control studies between the different surgical techniques is warranted.
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- Eslam Abourisha
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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Stutsrim A, Albertson B, Waterman B, Freischlag J. Double Trouble: Combined Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior Tear. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024; 58:331-334. [PMID: 37858314 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231209911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and superior labrum anterior posterior tears are usually treated in a staged manner due to different post-operative therapy needs. This case describes successful combined surgery with expedited physical therapy.
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- Ashlee Stutsrim
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Polyzos A, Gantsos A, Soranoglou V, Kontogeorgakos VA, Eleftheropoulos A. Arthroscopic Suprapectoral Biceps Tenodesis for Isolated Biceps Tendinopathy: Results From 23 Patients. Cureus 2024; 16:e58912. [PMID: 38800286 PMCID: PMC11118778 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pathology affecting the long head of the biceps tendon (LHB) is a common cause of shoulder pain. When conservative treatment fails to resolve symptoms, surgical treatment is the modality of choice. The literature describes many arthroscopic and open techniques using different implants. However, no consensus exists on which procedure yields the greatest improvement. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of arthroscopic suprapectoral biceps tenodesis for treating isolated LHB pathology. MATERIALS AND METHODS We present a case series of 23 patients with isolated LHB pathology who were treated with arthroscopic suprapectoral tenodesis between 2016 and 2022. All surgeries were performed by the same senior surgeon, and patients were assessed preoperatively and one year after the procedure, using the simple shoulder test (SST), Constant score (CS), and visual analog scale (VAS) by the senior surgeon. Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test, with significance defined as p < 0.05. RESULTS The CS improved from 68.52 (SD = 1.59) to 98 (SD = 7.1; p < 0.001), the SST improved from 8.78 (SD = 0.998) to 11.21 (SD = 0.42; p < 0.001), and the VAS improved from 8.26 (SD = 0.54) to 0 (SD = 0; p < 0.001) at one-year follow-up. No complications were reported postoperatively or during the follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS Arthroscopic suprapectoral biceps tenodesis significantly improved outcomes at one-year follow-up and can be considered an effective and safe choice when treating LHB pathology.
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- Apostolos Polyzos
- Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Athens General Hospital "G. Gennimatas", Athens, GRC
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Gregori P, Maffulli N, Abboud J, Za P, Giurazza G, Papalia GF, Ferrini A, Franceschetti E. Return to Sport at Preinjury Level is Common After Surgical Treatment of SLAP Lesions: A Systematic Review and a Meta-analysis. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 2024; 32:2-11. [PMID: 38695497 DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing surgery for Superior-Labrum-anterior-to-posterior (SLAP) lesions are often worried about their return to sport performance. This systematic review determined the rate of return to sport and return to sport at the previous level (RTSP) after surgery for SLAP lesion. MATERIALS AND METHODS The PRISMA guidelines were followed. Meta-analysis of data through forest plot projections was conducted. Studies were divided and analyzed according to the type of interventions (isolated slap repair or SLAP repair with rotator cuff debridement and biceps tenodesis). RESULTS The mean overall rate of return to sport after the procedures was 90.6% and the mean overall rate of return to sport at the previous level after the procedures was 71.7%. RTSP rates of the whole population were 71% (95% CI: 60%-80%), 66% (95% CI: 49%-79%), and 78% (95% CI: 67%-87%) for isolated SLAP repair, SLAP repair with the rotator cuff debridement and biceps tenodesis, respectively. A lack of subgroup analysis for the specific performance demand or type of lesion related to the surgical technique used might induce a high risk of bias. DISCUSSION Return to sports at the previous level after surgically treated superior labrum anterior to posterior lesion is possible and highly frequent, with the highest rates of RTSP in patients treated with biceps tenodesis. More studies and better-designed trials are needed to enrich the evidence on indications of SLAP surgical treatment in relation to specific sports-level demand. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level-IV.
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- Pietro Gregori
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Salerno, Italy
- Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University School of Medicine, Stoke on Trent, England
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, Roma, Italy
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Hurley ET, Baker R, Danilkowicz RM, Levin JM, Klifto CS, Dickens JF, Taylor DC, Lau BC. Similar outcomes between biceps tenodesis and SLAP repair for SLAP tears in younger patients - A meta-analysis. J ISAKOS 2024; 9:79-83. [PMID: 37797939 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2023.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to systematically review the comparative studies in the literature to ascertain if biceps tenodesis or superior-labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) repair results in superior clinical outcomes in the treatment of type II SLAP tears in patients under 40. METHODS A systematic search of articles in Pubmed, EMBASE and The Cochrane Library databases was carried out according to the PRISMA guidelines. Cohort studies comparing biceps tenodesis to repair in type II SLAP tears in patients under 40 were included. Clinical outcomes were extracted including return to play, reoperations, ASES, and VAS for pain. All statistical analysis was performed using Review Manager. A p-value of <0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. RESULTS Five studies were included. Biceps tenodesis resulted in comparable rates of return to play compared to SLAP repair (78.5% vs 67.7%, p = 0.33), and there was no significant difference in return to play in overhead athletes (83.6% vs 74%, p = 0.82). There was no significant difference in ASES score (87.2 vs 86.2, p = 0.27) or VAS score for pain (1.8 vs 2.1, p = 0.48). There was no significant difference in re-operation rates (2.9% vs 10.8%, p = 0.22). CONCLUSION This study found that biceps tenodesis has no significant difference in rates of return to play in athletes, as well as in functional outcome scores and rates of revision surgery in younger patients compared to SLAP repair. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, Systematic review of Level III studies.
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- Eoghan T Hurley
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27705, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27705, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27705, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27705, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27705, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27705, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27705, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27705, USA
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Marjanovič B, Ušaj T, Mirnik N, Todorov R, Nabergoj M. SLAP lesion type IX: case series and a review of literature. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2023; 33:3337-3346. [PMID: 37076632 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03547-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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PURPOSE A type IX SLAP (superior labrum anterior to posterior) lesion involves 360° of the glenohumeral labrum. Only rare reports have been published analyzing the risk factors of this lesion and the success of its arthroscopic management. The aim of our study is to evaluate predisposing factors that lead to SLAP IX and to assess the clinical outcome after arthroscopic treatment. Our treatment algorithm is also presented. METHODS We report on a series of six patients treated in our institution between January 2014 and January 2019 who underwent shoulder arthroscopy and were intraoperatively found to have a SLAP lesion type IX. Arthroscopic labral repair and biceps tenodesis were indicated in all patients. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Shoulder Score, Rowe Score and Constant Murley Shoulder Score (CS) were used for clinical evaluation. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and at 12 weeks, 1 year and 2 years postoperatively. RESULTS We analyzed six patients of which 83% were males (5/6 patients). The average age at the time of surgery was 37.16 (range 30-42 years). The dominant arm was affected in 50% of patients (3/6 patients). A significant postoperative improvement was seen in all six patients. 83% (5/6) of patients returned to their pre-injury activity level. Average values of all three measured scores show a significant increase comparing preoperative to postoperative period (P-value < 0.05). All patients were able to return to work. CONCLUSIONS The final diagnosis was established intraoperatively as 83% (5/6) of radiology reports differed from subsequent arthroscopic findings. The mechanism of injury in all our cases was high energy trauma with traction, arm in abduction or anteflexion. We observed great success with arthroscopic treatment as high percentage of our patients returned back to work and sports.
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- Benjamin Marjanovič
- Orthopaedic Hospital Valdoltra, Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital, Jadranska Cesta 31, 6280, Ankaran, Slovenia.
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- Orthopaedic Hospital Valdoltra, Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital, Jadranska Cesta 31, 6280, Ankaran, Slovenia
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- Orthopaedic Hospital Valdoltra, Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital, Jadranska Cesta 31, 6280, Ankaran, Slovenia
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- University Clinic for Surgical Diseases "St. Naum Ohridski", Bul. 11th October No. 53, 1000, Skopje, North Macedonia
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- Orthopaedic Hospital Valdoltra, Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital, Jadranska Cesta 31, 6280, Ankaran, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Vrazov trg 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Migliorini F, Asparago G, Cuozzo F, Oliva F, Hildebrand F, Maffulli N. Patient outcomes and return to play after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in overhead athletes: a systematic review. J Orthop Traumatol 2023; 24:3. [PMID: 36656423 PMCID: PMC9852377 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-023-00683-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Rotator cuff tear injuries in overhead athletes are common and may lead to chronic pain and joint disability, impairing sport participation and leading to premature retirement. The improvement of the patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) was evaluated, as were the time and level of return to sport and the rate of complication in overhead athletes who had undergone arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. METHODS This systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: the 2020 PRISMA statement. In September 2022, the following databases were accessed: Pubmed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Embase. No time constraints were used for the search. All the clinical trials investigating arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in overhead athletes were accessed. RESULTS Data from 20 studies were collected. The mean length of the follow-up was 40 months. All PROMs improved at last follow-up: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic score (P = 0.02), visual analogue scale (P = 0.003), Constant score (P < 0.0001), University of California Los Angeles Shoulder score (P = 0.006) and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons' score (P < 0.0001). Elevation also improved (P = 0.004). No difference was found in external and internal rotation (P = 0.2 and P = 0.3, respectively). In total, 75.4% (522 of 692 of patients) were able to return to play within a mean of 6.4 ± 6.0 months. Of 692 patients, 433 (62.5%) were able to return to sport at pre-injury level. Fourteen out of 138 patients (10.1%) underwent a further reoperation. The overall rate of complications was 7.1% (20 of 280). CONCLUSION Arthroscopic reconstruction of the rotator cuff is effective in improving function of the shoulder in overhead athletes, with a rate of return to sport in 75.4% of patients within an average of 6.4 months. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, systematic review. TRIAL REGISTRATION Not applicable.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- grid.412301.50000 0000 8653 1507Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- grid.11780.3f0000 0004 1937 0335Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, SA Italy
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- grid.11780.3f0000 0004 1937 0335Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, SA Italy
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- grid.11780.3f0000 0004 1937 0335Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, SA Italy
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- grid.412301.50000 0000 8653 1507Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- grid.11780.3f0000 0004 1937 0335Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, SA Italy ,grid.9757.c0000 0004 0415 6205Faculty of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, ST4 7QB Stoke On Trent, England ,grid.4868.20000 0001 2171 1133Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, E1 4DG London, England
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Abdel-Mordy Kandeel A. Intra-articular soft arthroscopic Latarjet technique as a Bankart-plus procedure for type V superior labrum anterior-posterior lesion: lower rate of instability recurrence and better functional outcomes of a prospective cohort study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:1838-1849. [PMID: 36907315 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intra-articular soft arthroscopic Latarjet technique (in-SALT) involves augmentation of arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) with soft tissue tenodesis of long head of biceps to upper subscapularis. This study was conducted to investigate superiority of outcomes of in-SALT-augmented ABR over those of concurrent ABR and anterosuperior labral repair (ASL-R) in management of type V superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesion. METHODS This prospective cohort study (conducted between January 2015 and January 2022) included 53 patients with arthroscopic diagnosis of type V SLAP lesion. Patients were allocated into 2 consecutive groups: group A of 19 patients managed with concurrent ABR/ASL-R and group B of 34 patients managed with in-SALT-augmented ABR. Outcome measurements included 2-year postoperative pain, range of motion, and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES) and Rowe instability scores. Failure was defined as frank/subtle postoperative recurrence of glenohumeral instability or objective diagnosis of Popeye deformity. RESULTS The statistically matched studied groups showed significant postoperative improvement in outcome measurements. However, group B demonstrated significantly better 3-month postoperative visual analog scale score (3.6 vs. 2.6, P = .006) and 24-month postoperative external rotation at 0° abduction (44° vs. 50°, P = .020) and ASES (84 vs. 92, P < .001) and Rowe (83 vs. 88, P = .032) scores. Rate of postoperative recurrence of glenohumeral instability was relatively lower in group B (10.5% vs. 2.9%, P = .290). No Popeye deformity was reported. CONCLUSION For management of type V SLAP lesion, in-SALT-augmented ABR yielded a relatively lower rate of postoperative recurrence of glenohumeral instability and significantly better functional outcomes compared with concurrent ABR/ASL-R. However, currently reported favorable outcomes of in-SALT should be validated via further biomechanical and clinical studies.
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Maldonado JA, Puentes DA, Quintero ID, González-Estrada OA, Villegas DF. Image-Based Numerical Analysis for Isolated Type II SLAP Lesions in Shoulder Abduction and External Rotation. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13101819. [PMID: 37238302 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13101819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The glenohumeral joint (GHJ) is one of the most critical structures in the shoulder complex. Lesions of the superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) cause instability at the joint. Isolated Type II of this lesion is the most common, and its treatment is still under debate. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the biomechanical behavior of soft tissues on the anterior bands of the glenohumeral joint with an Isolated Type II SLAP lesion. Segmentation tools were used to build a 3D model of the shoulder joint from CT-scan and MRI images. The healthy model was studied using finite element analysis. Validation was conducted with a numerical model using ANOVA, and no significant differences were shown (p = 0.47). Then, an Isolated Type II SLAP lesion was produced in the model, and the joint was subjected to 30 degrees of external rotation. A comparison was made for maximum principal strains in the healthy and the injured models. Results revealed that the strain distribution of the anterior bands of the synovial capsule is similar between a healthy and an injured shoulder (p = 0.17). These results demonstrated that GHJ does not significantly deform for an Isolated Type II SLAP lesion subjected to 30-degree external rotation in abduction.
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- Javier A Maldonado
- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Carrera 27 Calle 9, Bucaramanga 680002, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Carrera 27 Calle 9, Bucaramanga 680002, Colombia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Carrera 27 Calle 9, Bucaramanga 680002, Colombia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Carrera 27 Calle 9, Bucaramanga 680002, Colombia
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Green CK, Scanaliato JP, Sandler AB, Czajkowski H, Rolf RH, Dunn JC, Parnes N. Midterm Outcomes Following Combined Biceps Tenodesis and Anterior Labral Repair in Active Duty Military Patients Younger than 35 Years. Am J Sports Med 2023:3635465231169238. [PMID: 37196664 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231169238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesions and anterior instability are common causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction among active-duty members of the United States military. However, little data have been published regarding the surgical management of type V SLAP lesions. PURPOSE To compare the outcomes of arthroscopic-assisted subpectoral biceps tenodesis and anterior labral repair with those of arthroscopic SLAP repair (defined as contiguous repair spanning from the superior labrum to the anteroinferior labrum) for type V SLAP tears in active-duty military patients younger than 35 years. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS All consecutive patients from January 2010 to December 2015 who underwent arthroscopic SLAP repair or combined biceps tenodesis and anterior labral repair for a type V SLAP lesion with a minimum 5-year follow-up were identified. The decision to perform type V SLAP repair versus combined biceps tenodesis and anterior labral repair was based on the condition of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT). Labral repair was performed in patients who had a type V SLAP tear with an otherwise clinically and anatomically healthy LHBT. Combined tenodesis and repair was performed in patients with evidence of LHBT abnormalities. Outcomes including the visual analog scale (VAS) score, the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) score, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) shoulder score, the Rowe instability score, and range of motion were collected preoperatively and postoperatively, and scores were compared between the groups. RESULTS A total of 84 patients met the inclusion criteria for the study. All patients were active-duty service members at the time of surgery. A total of 44 patients underwent arthroscopic type V SLAP repair, and 40 patients underwent anterior labral repair with biceps tenodesis. The mean follow-up was 102.59 ± 20.98 months in the repair group and 94.50 ± 27.11 months in the tenodesis group (P = .1281). There were no significant differences in preoperative range of motion or outcome scores between the groups. Both groups experienced statistically significant improvements in outcome scores postoperatively (P < .0001 for all); however, compared with the repair group, the tenodesis group reported significantly better postoperative VAS (2.52 ± 2.36 vs 1.50 ± 1.91, respectively; P = .0328), SANE (86.82 ± 11.00 vs 93.43 ± 8.81, respectively; P = .0034), and ASES (83.32 ± 15.31 vs 89.90 ± 13.31, respectively; P = .0394) scores. There were no differences in the percentage of patients who achieved the minimal clinically important difference, substantial clinical benefit, and patient acceptable symptom state for the SANE and ASES between the groups. Overall, 34 patients in each group returned to preinjury levels of work (77.3% vs 85.0%, respectively; P = .3677), and 32 patients (72.7%) in the repair group and 33 patients (82.5%) in the tenodesis group returned to preinjury levels of sporting activity (P = .2850). There were no significant differences in the number of failures, revision surgical procedures, or patients discharged from the military between the groups (P = .0923, P = .1602, and P = .2919, respectively). CONCLUSION Both arthroscopic-assisted subpectoral biceps tenodesis combined with anterior labral repair and arthroscopic SLAP repair led to statistically and clinically significant increases in outcome scores, marked improvements in pain, and high rates of return to unrestricted active duty in military patients with type V SLAP lesions. The results of this study suggest that biceps tenodesis combined with anterior labral repair produces comparable outcomes to arthroscopic type V SLAP repair in active-duty military patients younger than 35 years.
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- Clare K Green
- The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, USA
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, USA
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, New York, USA
- Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, New York, USA
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- Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- TriHealth, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, USA
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, New York, USA
- Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, New York, USA
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Surgical Treatment of Superior Labral/Biceps Pathology in the Overhead Thrower. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2023; 31:e424-e434. [PMID: 36727732 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-01199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Symptomatic superior labral anterior and posterior (SLAP) tears have become an increasingly common diagnosis, particularly within the competitive overhead athlete population. Type II SLAP tears are the most encountered variant in overhead throwing athletes. Given the high incidence of false positives on advanced imaging, corroborating the history and physical examination with imaging is paramount to accurately establish a SLAP lesion diagnosis. Previous studies have reported conflicting success rates with conservative management, but the number of pitching athletes able to return to prior level of performance with nonsurgical management strategies has been unsatisfactory. Although there has historically been a notable disconnect between the incidence of SLAP tears in the literature and the number of SLAP repairs in recent investigations, high-grade or unstable tears may be candidates for débridement, labral repair, biceps tenodesis, or less frequently, biceps tenotomy. Biceps tenodesis has been increasingly used for the management of these lesions, with recent studies reporting high rates of return to sport, high satisfaction, and good to excellent patient-reported outcomes in carefully selected athletes.
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Biceps Tenodesis in Patients Age 35 Years and Younger Yields Favorable Clinical Outcomes With Variable Rates of Return to Sport and Complications: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:830-837. [PMID: 36528216 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To systematically evaluate reported clinical outcomes, return-to-sport (RTS) rates, and complications following biceps tenodesis in patients aged 35 years and younger and compare outcomes between overhead and nonoverhead athletes. METHODS A literature search was performed by querying Scopus, EMBASE, and PubMed computerized databases from database inception through August 2022 in accordance with the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Studies that evaluated clinical outcomes following biceps tenodesis in patients aged 35 years or younger were included. Study quality was assessed via the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies criteria. Clinical outcomes, RTS rates, and complications were aggregated. RESULTS Nine studies from 2011 to 2022 comprising 161 patients (mean age, 25 years; range, 19.7-28.9 years) were included. At an average follow-up of 59 months, postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score ranged from 81.6 to 96 and the mean visual analog scale score ranged from 0 to 2.1. Mean overall RTS rate ranged from 35% to 100% for the entire patient cohort 35% to 86% among overhead athletes, and 46% to 100% among nonoverhead athletes. Among the overhead athletes, 24 were baseball pitchers. 17% to 100% able to return to sport at any level. Complications were reported in 0% to 19% of patients. 0 to 18% of patients underwent revision surgery. CONCLUSIONS Biceps tenodesis in patients 35 years of age and younger yields a wide variability in reported RTS rates, excellent clinical outcome scores, and low but variable reported rates of complications, reoperations, and failure. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV; Systematic Review of Level III and IV studies.
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Sudah SY, Menendez ME, Garrigues GE. Nonoperative Treatment of the Biceps-Labral Complex. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2023; 34:365-375. [PMID: 37003658 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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The long head of the biceps and superior labrum should be evaluated as an interdependent functional unit. A focused patient history and physical examination including multiple provocative tests should be performed alongside advanced imaging studies to obtain an accurate diagnosis. Nonoperative treatment modalities including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoid injections, and a standardized physical therapy regimen should be exhausted before operative intervention. Significant improvements in pain, functional outcomes, and quality of life are achieved in patients treated nonoperatively. Although these outcomes are less consistent for overhead athletes, return to play and performance metrics seem comparable to those who undergo surgery.
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- Suleiman Y Sudah
- Department of Orthopedics, Monmouth Medical Center, 300 2nd Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740, USA
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- Oregon Shoulder Institute at Southern Oregon Orthopedics, 2780 East Barnett Road, 200, Medford, OR 97504, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, 1611 West Harrison Street, Orthopedic Building, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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Colasanti CA, Akpinar B, Rynecki N, Anil U, Hurley ET, Virk MS, Simovitch RW, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM, Zuckerman JD, Campbell KA. Superior-Labrum Anterior-Posterior Tears. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2023; 5:e359-e366. [PMID: 37101870 PMCID: PMC10123445 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2023.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Purpose The purposes of this study were to determine why athletes did not return to play (RTP) following operative management of superior-labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears, compare these athletes to those who did RTP, and evaluate the SLAP-Return to Sport after Injury (SLAP-RSI) score to assess the psychological readiness of athletes to RTP after operative management of SLAP tears. Methods A retrospective review of athletes who underwent operative management of SLAP tears with a minimum of 24-month follow-up was performed. Outcome data, including visual analog scale (VAS) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, patient satisfaction, and whether they would undergo the same surgery again was collected. Additionally, the rate and timing of return to work (RTW), the rate and timing of RTP, SLAP-RSI score, and VAS during sport were evaluated, with subgroup analysis among overhead and contact athletes. The SLAP-RSI is a modification of the Shoulder Instability-Return to Sport after Injury (SI-RSI) score, with a score >56 considered to be a passing score for being psychologically ready to RTP. Results The study included 209 athletes who underwent operative management of SLAP tears. A significantly higher percentage of patients who were able to return to play passed the SLAP-RSI benchmark of 56 compared to those who were unable to return (82.3% vs 10.1%; P < .001), and the mean overall SLAP-RSI scores were also significantly higher among those capable of returning to play (76.8 vs 50.0; P < .0001). Additionally, there was a significant difference between the two groups in every component of the SLAP-RSI score (P < .05 for all). Fear of reinjury and the feeling of instability were the most common reasons for not returning to play among contact athletes. Residual pain was the most common complaint among overhead athletes. A binary regression model predicting return to sports was performed, which demonstrated ASES score (odds ratio [OR]: 1.04, 95%; (confidence interval [CI]: 1.01-1.07; P = .009), RTW within 1 month after surgery (OR: 3.52, 95%; CI: 1.01-12.3; P = .048), and SLAP-RSI score (OR: 1.03, 95%; CI: 1.01-1.05; P = .001) were all associated with greater likelihood of return to sports at final follow-up. Conclusions Following the operative management of SLAP tears, patients who are unable to RTP exhibit poor psychological readiness to return, which may be due to residual pain in overhead athletes or fear of reinjury in contact athletes. Lastly, the SLAP-RSI tool in combination with ASES proved to be useful in identifying patients' psychological and physical readiness to RTP. Level of Evidence Level IV, prognostic case series.
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Abraham MJ, Amaravathi RS, Tamboowalla KB, Pilar A, Kany J, Krishnamurthy SL, Sekaran P, Luke DI. The Proximity of the Axillary Nerve During Keyhole Tenodesis of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon: A Cadaveric Study. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:284-289. [PMID: 36777123 PMCID: PMC9880098 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-022-00783-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Background Over time, surgical management for conditions involving the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) has evolved. Some techniques, such as keyhole tenodesis proposes bicortical drilling, however, carries an axillary nerve injury risk. The goal of our cadaveric study was to see if we could keep a safe zone between the point of exit of keyhole tenodesis of biceps and axillary nerve. Methodology The study was performed on ten shoulders from five fresh frozen cadavers. Between the lower border of the transverse humeral ligament (THL) and the superior margin of the pectoralis major insertion at the lowest limit of the bicipital groove, a beath pin was driven through with the help of the modified tip aimer tibial jig procured from the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL) set, which was fixed at an arc of 45°. The distance between the axillary nerve and beath pin at the exit point was measured. Results The biceps tendon musculotendinous junction was followed all the way to the inferiorly and biceps tendon was found in the groove. The average distance from the axillary nerve to the exit point of the beath pin was 17.7 mm (range 14.4-20.9 mm, 95% CI). Conclusion The axillary nerve is not injured during bicortical drilling when keyhole tenodesis of biceps is performed at the distal limit of the groove of biceps. The area in the biciptal groove between inferior margin of THL and superior border of pectoralis major insertion is safe area for biceps tenodesis.
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- Manu Jacob Abraham
- Department of Orthopaedics, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka India
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- Division of Sports Injury, Arthroscopy and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka India
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- Nouvelle Clinique de l’Union, Bd Ratalens, 31240 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
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- Division of Sports Injury, Arthroscopy and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka India
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- Padmanaban’s Movementology Academy LLP, Koramangala Bangalore, Bangalore, KA 560095 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka India
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Waterman BR, Newgren J, Richardson C, Romeo AA. High Rate of Return to Sporting Activity Among Overhead Athletes With Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis for Type II SLAP Tear. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:11-16. [PMID: 35987458 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the functional and athletic outcomes after primary subpectoral biceps tenodesis for type II SLAP tear in overhead athletes. METHODS All competitive elite athletes with type II SLAP tears undergoing biceps tenodesis by a single surgeon were isolated between 2007 and 2015. Exclusion criteria were applied to individuals not involved in overhead athletics, clinical follow-up <24 months, adjacent rotator cuff or labral repair, concomitant SLAP repair, and/or previous arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Patient-reported outcome measures included visual analog scale (VAS), Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic shoulder score, and Single Assessment Numerical Assessment. Clinical and sporting outcomes were recorded using a sports-specific questionnaire. RESULTS Of 22 identified patients, 16 competitive overhead athletes (72.7%; 11 men, 5 women) with a mean age of 21.0 years were available at mean 4.5-year follow-up. Baseball or softball comprised the majority of patients (n = 9; 56.3%), followed by gymnastics (n = 2), swimming (n = 2), and other sports (n = 3). At mean 4.1 months postoperatively, 13 patients (81.3%) returned to previous level of athletic activity, whereas 2 patients (12.5%) failed to return to sporting activity and 1 (6.3%) returned at a lower level of competition. VAS pain significantly decreased from an average of 4.4 preoperatively to 1.7 postoperatively (P = .002), and mean Single Assessment Numerical Assessment scores also demonstrated significant improvement (55.4-76.7; P = .008). Final mean Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic score was 74.0 (standard deviation 25.9), including 2 patients with suboptimal outcomes due to persistent pain. There were no significant differences in mean forward flexion or rotation in either the adducted or throwing position (P > .05), although small, significant decreases in postoperative active abduction were noted (165° vs 155°; P = .003). CONCLUSIONS In the current series of competitive overhead athletes, 81% of patients returned to previous level of play at an average of 4.1 months postoperatively after subpectoral biceps tenodesis for symptomatic SLAP tear. Athletes reliably experienced significant decreased activity-related pain with athletic function. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, case series.
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- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Weber SC. Editorial Commentary: Return to Play in Overhead Athletes After Biceps Tenodesis for SLAP Lesions Is Inconsistent. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:17-19. [PMID: 36543418 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The optimal surgical management for the superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion in the overhead athlete remains elusive. Return to play (RTP) or return to sport (RTS) with both SLAP repair and biceps tenodesis in this subgroup has been inconsistent, complicated by incomplete description of what RTP actually involves. While the recent literature regarding biceps tenodesis for SLAP lesions is encouraging, longer-term follow-up and a clear definition of criteria that define what "RTP" looks like will be critical prior to universally embracing biceps tenodesis as a definitive SLAP management option for overhead athletes.
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Shin MH, Baek S, Kim TM, Kim H, Oh KS, Chung SW. Biceps Tenodesis Versus Superior Labral Anterior and Posterior (SLAP) Lesion Repair for the Treatment of SLAP Lesion in Overhead Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:3987-3997. [PMID: 34591715 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211039822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Superior labral anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions are common injuries in overhead athletes. As a surgical treatment for SLAP lesions, SLAP repair has been traditionally performed. Recently, biceps tenodesis has been performed as an alternative treatment option; however, there is no review for outcome comparisons between these 2 procedures in overhead athletes. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of SLAP repair versus biceps tenodesis, especially in overhead athletes with SLAP lesions. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS An electronic literature search was performed in Medline, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. The studies were appraised using the Methodological Index for Non-randomized Studies (MINORS) tool. Studies that had a minimum follow-up of 2 years, included only patients with SLAP lesions without other major shoulder pathologies, and included only patients who engaged in overhead sports were included. The functional outcomes of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, rate of return to sport, rate of return to preinjury level of sport, and complication rate were subjected to meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 332 articles were identified, and 13 were included in the systematic review. Even though the postoperative ASES scores were slightly higher in the biceps tenodesis group than in the SLAP repair group, no statistically significant differences were found between the groups (biceps tenodesis, 95% CI = 91.71-96.75, I2 = 0.00; SLAP repair, 95% CI = 85.47-94.46, I2 = 16.3; P = .085) The rate of return to sport and the return to preinjury level of sport were slightly higher in the biceps tenodesis group than in the SLAP repair group; however, in meta-analysis these factors did not reach statistical significance (return to sport: biceps tenodesis, 95% CI = 0.66-0.91, I2 = 0.00; SLAP repair, 95% CI = 0.68-0.93, I2 = 70.23; P = .94) (return to preinjury level of sport: biceps tenodesis, 95% CI = 0.61-0.89, I2 = 17.78; SLAP repair, 95% CI = 0.53-0.82, I2 = 58.07; P = .37). The biceps tenodesis group showed a lower complication rate compared with the SLAP repair group without statistical significance (biceps tenodesis, 95% CI = 0.013-0.145, I2 = 0.00; SLAP repair, 95% CI = 0.049-0.143, I2 = 0.00; P = .25). CONCLUSION The results of biceps tenodesis, compared with SLAP repair, were not inferior in the surgical treatment of overhead athletes with SLAP lesions with regard to the ASES score, rate of return to sport, rate of return to preinjury level of sport, and complication rate. Further high-level, randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm this result.
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- Myung Ho Shin
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Konkuk University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Konkuk University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Konkuk University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Konkuk University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Konkuk University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Konkuk University, School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Klemt C, Toderita D, Reilly P, Bull AMJ. Biceps Tenodesis cannot be used as primary treatment option in baseball pitchers with intact rotator cuff muscles. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2022; 100:105819. [PMID: 36410224 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2022.105819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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UNLABELLED Background Surgeons remain hesitant to perform biceps tenodesis in athletes with type II superior labrum anterior-to-posterior tears due to the lack of reported clinical outcomes for individual overhead throwing sports and associated concerns that this may predispose the joint to instability. This study aimed to assess the effect of biceps tenodesis on shoulder stability for major overhead throwing sports to aid sport-specific surgical decision-making for athletes with type II superior labrum anterior-to-posterior tears. METHODS This is a combined modelling and experimental study. Motion data and external forces were measured from 13 participants performing five overhead throwing motions. These data served as input into a musculoskeletal shoulder model that quantifies shoulder stability and muscle loading. FINDINGS The loading of the long head of the biceps brachii decreases significantly following biceps tenodesis in three overhead throwing motions (p = 0.02). The loss in joint stability following biceps tenodesis is compensated by a non-significant increase in rotator cuff muscle force which maintains shoulder stability across all overhead throwing motions, except baseball pitching (p = 0.01). The presence of a full-thickness supraspinatus tear post biceps tenodesis further decreases shoulder stability in four of the five overhead throwing motions (p = 0.01). INTERPRETATION The study findings demonstrate that an increase in rotator cuff muscle force maintains joint stability for all overhead throwing motions post biceps tenodesis, except baseball pitching. As the presence of a full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus significantly reduces joint stability, biceps tenodesis may be used as a primary treatment in overhead throwing athletes with intact rotator cuff muscles, except baseball pitchers. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Controlled Laboratory Study; Level of Evidence 3.
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- Christian Klemt
- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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Rothermich MA, Ryan MK, Fleisig GS, Layton BO, Mussell EA, Andrews JR, Emblom BA, Cain EL, Dugas JR. Clinical outcomes and return to play in softball players following SLAP repair or biceps tenodesis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022; 32:924-930. [PMID: 36442830 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Shoulder pain due to labral tears and biceps tendonitis is commonly found in softball players. Surgical options include labral repair and biceps tenodesis. Although past studies are limited by heterogeneous study groups from multiple sports, this is the first study that assesses clinical outcomes and return to play rates for fast-pitch softball players. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes and return to play for fast-pitch softball players treated for a superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP) tear and recalcitrant biceps tendonitis with a biceps tenodesis compared with a traditional SLAP repair. We hypothesized that the biceps tenodesis would have comparable outcomes with a faster return to play compared with SLAP repair. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis on fast-pitch softball players treated surgically for SLAP tear, recalcitrant biceps tendonitis, or a combination between 2001 and 2019 at our institution. Inclusion criteria were fast-pitch softball players who underwent biceps tenodesis or a SLAP repair with greater than 2-year follow-up. Exclusion criteria involved slow-pitch softball players, patients with less than 2-year follow-up, and patients who had undergone concomitant procedures on the ipsilateral shoulder at the time of SLAP repair or biceps tenodesis. Follow-up was either self-reported through OBERD, a patient-reported outcomes (PRO)-managing software, or achieved over the phone. Follow-up data included American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form score, Andrews Carson Score, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Shoulder and Elbow Score, Numeric Rating Scale for Pain, and our institution-specific return-to-play questionnaire. We statistically compared players who underwent biceps tenodesis or a SLAP repair, and compared pitchers with position players using Student t tests and Fisher exact test with statistical significance determined to be P < .05. RESULTS From 60 eligible patients identified, follow-up outcome data were successfully captured for 47 (78%). Of the 18 SLAP repair patients, 17 (94%) returned to full competition at an average of 7.9 months. Of the 29 patients who underwent biceps tenodesis, 27 (93%) returned to full competition at an average of 7.1 months. Statistical analysis of PRO scores for each group found no significant differences between any of the measures used to evaluate patient outcomes, including no statistical difference in pitchers compared with position players. CONCLUSION In conclusion, this study demonstrated comparable outcomes between SLAP repairs and biceps tenodesis procedures among our study group of fast-pitch softball players. There was no significant difference between RTP times between the 2 groups.
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- Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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- Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Li L, McGuinness BK, Layer JS, Song Y, Jensen MA, Dai B. Longitudinal assessments of strength and dynamic balance from pre-injury baseline to 3 and 4 months after labrum repairs in collegiate athletes. Physiother Theory Pract 2022; 38:2505-2513. [PMID: 34098835 PMCID: PMC8648851 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1934925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of quantitative assessments of athletes' functional strength and dynamic balance following labrum repairs. PURPOSE To compare the upper extremity strength and dynamic balance among pre-injury baseline and approximately 3 and 4 months after labrum surgeries in collegiate athletes to identify critical values to inform rehabilitation. METHODS Fifteen male and one female collegiate athletes between 18 and 22 years old were tested at pre-injury baseline (n = 14) and 2.7 (n = 16) and 3.8 months (n = 12) after labrum surgeries. Strength was assessed using the peak forces produced in a maximal push-up test. Dynamic balance was assessed using the reaching distances in a reaching test. RESULTS The injured side's peak forces significantly decreased from the baseline to the 3-month post-surgery and then significantly increased between the 3-month and 4-month post-surgery assessments but remained significantly less at the 4-month post-surgery compared to the baseline (p ≤ 0.024; Cohen's dz ≥ 0.75). Peak force asymmetries were greater at the 3-month and 4-month post-surgery assessments than the baseline (p ≤ 0.005; Cohen's dz ≥ 1.02). CONCLUSION With a relatively small sample size, the results support the use of objective functional assessments for rehabilitation and return-to-play decisions among collegiate athletes following labrum repairs.
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- Ling Li
- Division of Kinesiology and Health, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY, USA
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- Division of Kinesiology and Health, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY, USA
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- Division of Kinesiology and Health, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY, USA
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- Division of Kinesiology and Health, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY, USA
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- Department of Sports Medicine, 1000 E. University Ave.University of Wyoming, Laramie, USA
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- Division of Kinesiology and Health, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY, USA
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Primary Biceps Tenodesis Is Superior to Revision Following Failed SLAP Repair. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2022; 4:e1979-e1983. [PMID: 36579036 PMCID: PMC9791810 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2022.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To compare satisfaction and return to play (RTP) rates between patients undergoing primary biceps tenodesis for a symptomatic SLAP tear and patients undergoing secondary biceps tenodesis following a failed SLAP repair. Methods A retrospective review of patients who underwent subpectoral mini-open biceps tenodesis following failed SLAP repair between January 2011 and October 2019 was performed. Inclusion criteria included age older than 16 years, skeletal maturity, and a minimum follow-up of 12 months. Both athletes and nonathletes were included across all types of sport. Patients who had anterior or posterior instability or rotator cuff tears were excluded; in addition, those requiring concomitant procedures were excluded. Case-control matching was performed using age, sex, indication, follow-up, and type of sport, to generate a 3:1 control group for the primary biceps tenodesis cohort. Primary outcome measurements were collected via telephone in 2020 and included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, visual analog scale score, Subjective Shoulder Value score, patient satisfaction, willingness to undergo surgery again, and revisions. RTP and timing of RTP were evaluated as secondary outcomes. A P value of <.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results The current study included 76 patients in total; 57 patients with primary biceps tenodesis, and 19 patients with secondary biceps tenodesis. The mean age was 39 years (19-48 years), 100% were male, and the mean follow-up was 54 months (16-99 months). Patient reported outcomes were obtained postoperatively via telephone survey. Overall, we found that primary biceps tenodesis patients reported greater American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores (89.9 vs 76.4, P = .0162), lower visual analog scale scores (1.0 vs 3.1, P = .0034), and greater Subjective Shoulder Value scores (86.7 vs 64.7, P = .0004). Overall, there was no significant difference in the total rate of RTP (84% vs 75%, P = .5025), or timing of RTP (8.2 months vs 8.1 months, P = .9529) between patient groups. Patients reported playing tennis, swimming, golf, rock climbing, and basketball. No patients required a further shoulder surgery after undergoing biceps tenodesis. Conclusions In this study, patients undergoing primary biceps tenodesis had significantly better functional outcomes compared with secondary biceps tenodesis following a failed SLAP repair. Level of Evidence III, retrospective comparative study.
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DeFroda SF, Vadhera AS, Quigley RJ, Singh H, Beletsky A, Cohn MR, Michalski J, Garrigues GE, Verma NN. Moderate Return to Play and Previous Performance After SLAP Repairs in Competitive Overhead Athletes: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:2909-2918. [PMID: 35367301 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.03.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To perform a systematic review of return to play (RTP) and return to previous level of performance (RPP) in competitive overhead athletes after SLAP repair to identify factors associated with failure to RTP. METHODS Systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Review was registered with PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews (CRD42020215488). Inclusion criteria were literature reporting RTP or RPP following SLAP repair in overhead athletes were run in the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Google Scholar. Categories for data collection for each full article included (1) article information; (2) patient demographics; (3) surgical techniques; (4) level of competition; (5) rotator cuff treatment; (6) player position; (7) patient-reported outcome measures; and (8) RTP and RPP rates. The Methodological Index for Non-randomized Studies checklist was used to evaluate quality of all included studies. RESULTS Eight studies with 333 subjects were identified. Overall RTP and RPP rates were 50% to 83.6% and 35.3% to 64%, respectively. Patients with surgically treated rotator cuff pathology had lower RTP (12.5%-64.7%) rates compared with those without (80.0%-83.6%). Professional athletes had similar RTP rates (62.5%-81.5%) compared with high-school (75.0%-90.0%) and college athletes (12.5%-83.3%). However, professional athletes demonstrated the lowest relative range of reported RPP rates (27.7%-55.6%). Pitchers had lower RTP (62.5%-80.0%) and RPP (52.0%-58.9%) compared with position players (91.3% RTP, 76.3%-78.2% RPP). CONCLUSIONS Studies reviewed reported moderate RTP and RPP rates following SLAP repairs in competitive overhead athletes. Those with associated rotator cuff tear requiring treatment, and baseball pitchers were less likely to RTP and RPP. Professional athletes had similar RTP to an amateur; however, they were less likely to RPP. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, systematic review of Level III-IV studies.
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- Steven F DeFroda
- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
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Recker AJ, Waters TL, Bullock G, Rosas S, Scholten DJ, Nicholson K, Waterman BR. Biceps Tenodesis Has Greater Expected Value Than Repair for Isolated Type II SLAP Tears: A Meta-analysis and Expected-Value Decision Analysis. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:2887-2896.e4. [PMID: 35662668 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To use an expected-value decision analysis to determine the optimal treatment decision between repair and biceps tenodesis (BT) for an isolated type II SLAP injury. METHODS An expected-value decision analysis with sensitivity analysis was performed to systematically quantify the clinical decision. To determine outcome probabilities, a decision tree was constructed (repair vs BT) and a meta-analysis was conducted. To determine outcome utilities, we evaluated 70 patients with a chief complaint of shoulder pain regarding age, sex, Shoulder Activity Level, and visual analog scale score in terms of potential outcome preferences. Statistical fold-back analysis was performed to determine the optimal treatment. One-way sensitivity analysis determined the effect of changing the reinjury rate on the expected value of BT. RESULTS The overall expected value was 8.66 for BT versus 7.19 for SLAP repair. One-way sensitivity analysis showed that BT was the superior choice if reinjury rates were expected to be lower than 28%. Meta-analysis of 23 studies and 908 patients revealed that the probability of a "well" outcome was significantly greater for BT (87.8%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 74.9%-94.6%; I2 = 0.0%) than for SLAP repair (62.9%; 95% CI, 55.9%-69.3%; I2 = 65.9%; P = .0023). The rate of reinjury was 1.5% for BT (95% CI, 0.05%-33.8%; I2 = 0.0%) and 6.4% for repair (95% CI, 4.2%-9.6%; I2 = 24%), which was not statistically significantly different (P = .411). A total of 50 participants (mean age, 25.4 years [standard deviation, 8.9 years]; 76% male patients; 50% overhead athletes) met the inclusion criteria. Forty-six percent of participants had a high Shoulder Activity Level score. CONCLUSIONS Decision analysis showed that BT is preferred over repair for an isolated type II SLAP tear based on greater expected value of BT versus repair. Meta-analysis showed more frequent favorable outcomes with BT. Surgeons can use this information to tailor discussions with patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, meta-analysis of Level I-IV studies.
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- Andrew J Recker
- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.; Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Versus Arthritis, University of Oxford, Oxford, England
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A..
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Biceps Tenodesis Combined With Arthroscopic Posterior Labral Repair for Type VIII SLAP Lesions in Active-Duty Military Patients Yields Excellent Return to Military Duty. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:2620-2627. [PMID: 35367303 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To report short-term outcomes following biceps tenodesis combined with arthroscopic posterior labral repair of type VIII SLAP lesions in active-duty military patients. METHODS All consecutive patients from January 2012 through December 2018 who underwent biceps tenodesis combined with arthroscopic posterior labral repair of type VIII SLAP tears performed by the senior surgeon with complete outcome scores and minimum 2.5 years follow-up were identified. Exclusion criteria included concomitant glenoid microfracture, rotator cuff repair, or other capsulolabral repair. Outcome measures were completed by patients within 7 days before surgery and at latest follow-up. Biceps tenodesis performed was a mini-open, through a subpectoral approach, using a double-loaded 2.9mm suture-anchor. RESULTS Thirty-two patients met the inclusion criteria for the study. All patients were active-duty military at time of surgery. Average follow-up was 73.53 ± 22.37 months. Thirty-one patients achieved the minimal clinically important difference, 30 of 32 reached the substantial clinical benefit, and 31 of 32 met the patient acceptable symptomatic state, as defined for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Score. Similarly, 30 of 32 patients reached the minimal clinically important difference, 29 of 32 achieved the substantial clinical benefit, and 32 of 32 met the patient acceptable symptomatic state for the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation. There were no significant changes in forward flexion, external rotation, or internal rotation between pre- and postoperative measurements. Three patients reported postoperative complications and 1 patient progressed to further surgery. Thirty (93.75%) patients remained on active-duty military service and were able to return to preinjury levels of activity. CONCLUSIONS Active-duty military patients with type VIII SLAP tears had statistically and clinically significant increases in outcome scores, marked improvement in pain, and high rates of return to unrestricted active-duty following mini-open subpectoral biceps tenodesis combined with posterior labral repair. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective case series.
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Sandler AB, Scanaliato JP, Baird MD, Dunn JC, Parnes N. Lower Reoperation and Higher Return-to-Sport Rates After Biceps Tenodesis Versus SLAP Repair in Young Patients: A Systematic Review. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2022; 4:e1887-e1895. [PMID: 36312714 PMCID: PMC9596896 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2022.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Purpose To evaluate patient-reported outcomes, return to sport, and adverse events after SLAP repair versus biceps tenodesis (BT) in a young patient population undergoing treatment of SLAP tears. Methods We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), and Web of Science databases for comparative studies discussing outcomes after SLAP repair and BT in patients younger than 40 years with at least 1 year of follow-up. Results Four studies were included, comprising a total of 274 patients who underwent treatment of SLAP tears with SLAP repair (169 patients) or BT (105 patients). Most patients were male patients (79.8%) and athletes (74.5%). Preoperative and postoperative pain visual analog scale scores decreased similarly in both groups (range, 6.6-6.7 preoperatively to 0.8-2.6 postoperatively in SLAP repair group vs 5.6-7.3 preoperatively to 0.7-1.9 postoperatively in BT group). Similar and substantial American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment score increases were observed after both procedures (range, 40.6-45.8 preoperatively to 75.4-92.0 postoperatively in SLAP repair vs 41.9-55.0 preoperatively to 85.7-91.2 postoperatively in BT group). Patient satisfaction rates were similar but showed slightly higher ranges after BT (8.5-8.8 vs 8.0-8.2). Rates of return to sport were higher after BT (63%-85% vs 50%-76%), with higher odds of returning to sport after BT reported by all studies. Surgical complications were rare after SLAP repair and BT. Rates of reoperation were substantially higher after SLAP repair (3%-15% vs 0%-6%), with 3 of 4 studies reporting no reoperations after BT. BT comprised 78% to 100% of reoperation procedures after SLAP repair. Conclusions Postoperative pain, function, and patient satisfaction were similar after SLAP repair and BT in patients younger than 40 years. There are higher rates of reoperation and lower rates of return to sport after SLAP repair than after BT. Level of Evidence Level III, systematic review of Level III studies.
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- Alexis B. Sandler
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, U.S.A
- Address correspondence to Alexis B. Sandler, M.D., William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 18511 Highlander Medics Dr, El Paso, TX 79934, U.S.A.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, New York, U.S.A
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, New York, U.S.A
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Hong IS, Meade JD, Young BL, Yu Z, Trofa DP, Fleischli JE, Hamid N, Piasecki D, Saltzman BM. Trends in Repair vs. Biceps Tenodesis for Superior Labrum From Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) Tear: An Epidemiological Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e27096. [PMID: 36017300 PMCID: PMC9393044 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Hurley ET, Mojica ES, Markus DH, Lorentz NA, Colasanti CA, Campbell KA, Alaia MJ, Jazrawi LM. High Rate of Satisfaction and Return to Play at 5-Year Follow-Up After Arthroscopic Superior-Labrum Anterior-Posterior Repairs. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:2178-2182. [PMID: 35124221 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of patients 5 years postoperatively following arthroscopic SLAP repair, and to evaluate factors associated with satisfaction. METHODS A retrospective review of patients who underwent SLAP repair with a minimum of 5-year follow-up was performed. Recurrence, visual analog scale (VAS) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, satisfaction, whether they would undergo the same surgery again, and the rate, level and timing of return to play (RTP) were evaluated. Multilinear regression models were used to evaluate factors affecting postoperative satisfaction. RESULTS Overall, 122 patients who underwent SLAP repair were included, with a mean age of 33.4 years. 81% were males, and 58.2% were participating in sport preoperatively. The mean follow-up was 86.4 ± 14.4 months. At final follow up, the mean satisfaction was 87.7%, and the mean SSV was 82.9. Overall, the rate of RTP was 85.9%, with 64.8% returning at the same level at a mean of 10.5 ± 8 months. Ultimately, 13 (10.7%) patients had a further surgery, including 10 (8.2%) patients that had a biceps tenodesis. VAS during sport (P = .025), SSV (P < .001), and time to RTP (P = .0056), were associated with higher satisfaction. CONCLUSION There was a high rate of satisfaction at 5-year follow-up, with excellent patient-reported outcomes but with one-tenth of patients requiring revision surgeries. Additionally, while there was an overall high rate of RTP, there was only a modest rate of RTP at their preinjury level, and overhead athletes took longer to RTP. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, case series.
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- Eoghan T Hurley
- New York University Langone Health, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Sports Medicine Division, New York, New York, U.S.A..
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- New York University Langone Health, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Sports Medicine Division, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- New York University Langone Health, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Sports Medicine Division, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- New York University Langone Health, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Sports Medicine Division, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- New York University Langone Health, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Sports Medicine Division, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- New York University Langone Health, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Sports Medicine Division, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- New York University Langone Health, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Sports Medicine Division, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- New York University Langone Health, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Sports Medicine Division, New York, New York, U.S.A
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Sims LA. Upper Extremity Injuries in Rock Climbers: Diagnosis and Management. J Hand Surg Am 2022; 47:662-672. [PMID: 35256226 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Rock climbing places substantial stress on the upper extremities and can lead to unique injuries not common to other sports. With increasing popularity of the sport, hand surgeons are expected to see more patients with these pathologies. An understanding of the sport, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate treatment protocols are critical to maintain climbers' competitive abilities.
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- Laura A Sims
- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Centre, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Two-Year Clinical Outcomes and Survivorship After Isolated Biceps Tenodesis. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1834-1842. [PMID: 34923105 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes and survivorship of isolated biceps tenodesis (BT) at a minimum of 2 years and to identify patient-specific factors associated with these outcomes in patients undergoing BT without concomitant rotator cuff repair (RCR). We hypothesized that patient-reported outcomes would be significantly improved on American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Survey (ASES) and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), with a high rate of survivorship (>90%) at 2-year follow-up. METHODS A retrospective review of an institutional registry was performed to identify patients who underwent BT from July 2016 to December 2017. Patients >18 years old who underwent an open or arthroscopic BT procedure using an interference screw, button, or anchor for underlying bicipital pathology, without a concomitant RCR or shoulder arthroplasty, and were a minimum of 2 years postoperative were included. Patients were administered ASES and SANE questionnaires preoperatively and at final follow-up. Survivorship was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Failure was defined as any patient who underwent reoperation related to the index surgery. RESULTS A total of 110 patients (mean ± standard deviation age, 48.60 ± 12.14 years) who underwent isolated BT with a follow-up of 24.90 ± 3.95 months were included in analysis. There was a significant improvement in ASES and SANE at final follow-up (P < .001), with 81% to 84% of patients achieving minimal clinically important difference (MCID), 72% to 82% achieving substantial clinical benefit (SCB), and 72% to 80% achieving patient-acceptable symptom state (PASS). Worker's Compensation (WC) patients had a decreased likelihood of achieving PASS on ASES (P = .015) and SANE (P = .012). Four cases were deemed failures (3 revision BTs and 1 capsular debridement) at 15.09 ± 9.57 months. WC did not have a significant effect on likelihood of BT failure. CONCLUSION Biceps tenodesis provided significant clinical improvement and high rates of survivorship 2 years postoperatively. WC was associated with a decreased likelihood of achieving PASS. These results support the continued use of isolated BT for treating biceps pathology. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, case series.
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Primary Double-Pulley SLAP Repair in an Active-Duty Military Population With Type II SLAP Lesions Results in Improved Outcomes and Low Failure Rates at Minimum Six Years of Follow-up. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2022; 4:e1141-e1149. [PMID: 35747638 PMCID: PMC9210478 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2022.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose To report mid-term outcomes of active-duty patients younger than the age of 35 years with shoulder type II SLAP lesions following our technique for double-pulley SLAP repair (DPSR). Methods All consecutive patients aged 18 to 35 years from January 2014 through December 2015 who underwent primary DPSR by the senior surgeon with complete outcome scores were identified. The clinical significance measures (patient acceptable symptomatic state [PASS], substantial clinical benefit [SCB], minimal clinically important difference [MCID]) have not yet been fully defined for type II SLAP repair procedures, so the values for biceps tenodesis were used as a stand-in. Patients were excluded if they were lost to follow-up of if they underwent a concomitant rotator cuff repair. Outcome measures were completed by patients within 1 week before surgery and at latest follow-up. Results Overall, 22 of 41 (53.7%) patients met the inclusion criteria for the study, and all were active-duty military at time of surgery. In total, 21 of 22 (95.5%) patients met the PASS, whereas 20 of 22 (90.9%) achieved SCB and 22 of 22 (100.0%) exceeded the MCID for their operative shoulder as determined by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score. In total, 19 of 22 (86.4%) patients met the PASS, whereas 22 of 22 (100.0%) achieved SCB and exceeded the MCID for their operative shoulder as determined by the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation. In addition, 21 of 22 (95.5%) met the PASS, whereas 22 of 22 (100%) achieved SCB and exceeded the MCID for their operative shoulder as determined by the pain visual analog scale. Pre- and postoperative range of motion did not vary significantly. In total, 18 of 22 (81.8%) of patients remained on active duty and were able to return to preinjury work and recreation activity levels. In 2 patients (9.09%), the repair did not heal. Conclusions Mid-term outcomes in this population of young, active-duty patients undergoing DPSR for type II SLAP tears demonstrate a statistically and clinically significant improvement in patient-reported outcomes and an overall return to active-duty rate of 81.8%. Level of Evidence Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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Lacheta L, Horan MP, Nolte PC, Goldenberg BT, Dekker TJ, Millett PJ. SLAP Repair Versus Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis for Isolated SLAP Type 2 Lesions in Overhead Athletes Younger Than 35 Years: Comparison of Minimum 2-Year Outcomes. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221105239. [PMID: 35757237 PMCID: PMC9218463 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221105239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: It remains unclear if young overhead athletes with isolated superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) type 2 lesions benefit more from SLAP repair or subpectoral biceps tenodesis. Purpose: To evaluate clinical outcomes and return to sport in overhead athletes with symptomatic SLAP type 2 lesions who underwent either biceps tenodesis or SLAP repair. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data was performed in patients who underwent subpectoral biceps tenodesis (n = 14) or SLAP repair (n = 24) for the treatment of isolated type 2 SLAP lesions. All patients were aged <35 years at time of surgery, participated in overhead sports, and were at least 2 years out from surgery. Clinical outcomes were assessed with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score; Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE) score; Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) score; and the 12-Item Short Form (SF-12) physical component score. Return to sport and patient satisfaction were documented. Clinical failures requiring revision surgery and complications were reported. Results: Preoperative baseline scores in both the tenodesis and SLAP repair groups were similar. There were no significant differences between the groups on any postoperative outcome measure: For biceps tenodesis versus SLAP repair, the ASES score was 92.7 ± 10.4 versus 89.1 ± 16.7, the SANE score was 86.2 ± 13.7 versus 83.0 ± 24.1, the QuickDASH score was 10.0 ± 12.7 versus 9.0 ± 14.3, and SF-12 was 51.2 ± 7.5 versus 52.8 ± 7.7. No group difference in return-to-sports rate (85% vs 79%; P = .640) was noted. More patients in the tenodesis group (80%) reported modifying their sporting/recreational activity postoperatively because of weakness compared with patients in the SLAP repair group (15%; P = .022). One patient in each group progressed to surgery for persistent postoperative stiffness, and 1 patient in the tenodesis group had a postoperative complication related to the index surgery. Conclusion: Both subpectoral biceps tenodesis and SLAP repair provided excellent clinical results for the treatment of isolated SLAP type 2 lesions, with a high rate of return to overhead sports and a low failure rate, in a young and high-demanding patient cohort. More patients reported modifying their sporting/recreational activity because of weakness after subpectoral tenodesis.
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- Lucca Lacheta
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA.,The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA.,The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA
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Disabled Throwing Shoulder 2021 Update: Part 1-Anatomy and Mechanics. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1714-1726. [PMID: 35307240 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The purpose of this article is to provide updated information for sports health care specialists regarding the Disabled Throwing Shoulder (DTS). A panel of experts, recognized for their experience and expertise in this field, was assembled to address and provide updated information on several topics that have been identified as key areas in creating the DTS spectrum. Each panel member submitted a concise presentation on one of the topics within these areas, each of which were then edited and sent back to the group for their comments and consensus agreement in each area. Part 1 presents the following consensus conclusions and summary findings regarding anatomy and mechanics, including: 1) The current understanding of the DTS identifies internal impingement, resulting from a combination of causative factors, as the final common pathway for the great majority of the labral pathoanatomy; 2) intact labral anatomy is pivotal for glenohumeral stability, but its structure does not control or adapt well to shear or translational loads; 3) the biceps plays an active role in dynamic glenohumeral stability by potentiating "concavity compression" of the glenohumeral joint; 4) the ultimate function of the kinetic chain is to optimize the launch window, the precise biomechanical time, and position for ball release to most effectively allow the ball to be thrown with maximum speed and accuracy, and kinetic chain function is most efficient when stride length is optimized; 5) overhead throwing athletes demonstrate adaptive bony, capsular, and muscular changes in the shoulder with repetitive throwing, and precise measurement of shoulder range of motion in internal rotation, external rotation, and external rotation with forearm pronation is essential to identify harmful and/or progressive deficits. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, expert opinion.
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Almajed YA, Hall AC, Gillingwater TH, Alashkham A. Anatomical, functional and biomechanical review of the glenoid labrum. J Anat 2022; 240:761-771. [PMID: 34725812 PMCID: PMC8930820 DOI: 10.1111/joa.13582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The glenohumeral joint is the most mobile joint in the human skeleton, supported by both active and passive stabilisers. As one of the passive stabilisers, the glenoid labrum has increasingly been recognised to play an important role in stability of the glenohumeral joint, acting to maintain intraarticular pressure, centralise the humeral head and contribute to concavity-compression stability. Several studies have investigated the macro- and micro-anatomical features of the labrum as well as its biomechanical function. However, in order to better understand the role of the labrum and its mechanics, a comprehensive anatomical, functional and biomechanical review of these studies is needed. Therefore, this article reviews the current literature detailing anatomical descriptions of the glenoid labrum, with an emphasis on its function(s) and biomechanics, as well as its interaction with neighbouring structures. The intimate relationship between the labrum and the surrounding structures was found to be important in glenohumeral stability, which owes further investigation into the microanatomy of labrum to better understand this relationship.
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- Yousef A. Almajed
- AnatomyEdinburgh Medical School: Biomedical SciencesUniversity of EdinburghEdinburghUnited Kingdom
- Basic SciencesPrince Sultan bin Abdulaziz College for Emergency Medical ServicesKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Centre for Discovery Brain SciencesBiomedical SciencesUniversity of EdinburghEdinburghUnited Kingdom
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- AnatomyEdinburgh Medical School: Biomedical SciencesUniversity of EdinburghEdinburghUnited Kingdom
- Centre for Discovery Brain SciencesBiomedical SciencesUniversity of EdinburghEdinburghUnited Kingdom
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- AnatomyEdinburgh Medical School: Biomedical SciencesUniversity of EdinburghEdinburghUnited Kingdom
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Lorentz NA, Hurley ET, Colasanti CA, Markus DH, Alaia MJ, Campbell KA, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. Return to Play After Biceps Tenodesis for Isolated SLAP Tears in Overhead Athletes. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:1369-1374. [PMID: 35341336 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211041698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Performing open subpectoral biceps tenodesis in overhead athletes with a superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tear may affect their ability to return to overhead sports. PURPOSE To investigate clinical outcomes in overhead athletes undergoing biceps tenodesis for the treatment of symptomatic, isolated SLAP tears involving the biceps-labral complex. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A retrospective review of overhead athletes who underwent biceps tenodesis for a SLAP tear was performed. The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain, subjective shoulder value (SSV), patient satisfaction, willingness to undergo surgery again, revision procedures, and return to play were evaluated. Psychological readiness to return to sport was evaluated using the SLAP-Return to Sport after Injury (SLAP-RSI) score. A P value of <.05 was considered to be statistically significant. RESULTS The current study included 44 overhead athletes. The mean age was 34.9 years (range, 16-46 years), 79.5% were male, and the mean follow-up was 49.0 months (range, 18-107 months). Overall, 81.8% of patients returned to play their overhead sport after biceps tenodesis, and 59.1% of patients returned to the same or higher level of play. It took patients, on average, 8.7 months to return to play after biceps tenodesis. The mean SLAP-RSI score was 69.4, and 70.5% of patients passed the SLAP-RSI threshold of 56. The mean ASES score, VAS score, SSV, and satisfaction were 92.0, 0.8, 80.6, and 87.9%, respectively. No patients in our cohort required revision surgery. CONCLUSION This study found that athletes undergoing biceps tenodesis for the treatment of a symptomatic, isolated SLAP tear had a high rate of return to play, good functional outcomes, and a low rate of revision surgery.
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- Nathan A Lorentz
- New York University Langone Health, New York City, New York, USA
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- New York University Langone Health, New York City, New York, USA
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- New York University Langone Health, New York City, New York, USA
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- New York University Langone Health, New York City, New York, USA
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- New York University Langone Health, New York City, New York, USA
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- New York University Langone Health, New York City, New York, USA
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Superior labral anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions of the long bicep insertion on the glenoid: management in athletes. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 46:1351-1360. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05385-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Degenhardt H, Pogorzelski J, Themessl A, Muench LN, Wechselberger J, Woertler K, Siebenlist S, Imhoff AB, Scheiderer B. Reliable Clinical and Sonographic Outcomes of Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis Using an All-Suture Anchor Onlay Technique. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:729-734. [PMID: 34508820 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical outcomes and structural integrity of primary subpectoral biceps tenodesis using an all-suture anchor onlay technique for long head of the biceps (LHB) tendon pathology. METHODS We conducted a retrospective case series with prospectively collected data of patients who underwent primary, isolated subpectoral biceps tenodesis with a single all-suture anchor onlay fixation between March 2017 and March 2019. Outcomes were recorded at a minimum follow-up of 12 months based on assessments of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, LHB score, and elbow flexion strength and supination strength measurements. The integrity of the tenodesis construct was evaluated using ultrasound. RESULTS Thirty-four patients were available for clinical and ultrasound examination at a mean follow-up of 18 ± 5 months. The mean ASES score significantly improved from 51.0 ± 14.2 points preoperatively to 89.8 ± 10.5 points postoperatively (P < .001). The minimal clinically important difference for the ASES score was 8.7 points, which was exceeded by 31 patients (91.2%). The mean postoperative LHB score was 92.2 ± 8.3 points. Regarding subcategories, an average of 47.2 ± 6.3 points was reached for "pain/cramps"; 26.4 ± 6.1 points, "cosmesis"; and 18.6 ± 2.6 points, "elbow flexion strength." Both elbow flexion strength and supination strength were similar compared with the nonoperated side (P = .169 and P = .210, respectively). In 32 patients, ultrasound examination showed an intact tenodesis construct, whereas 2 patients (5.9%) sustained failure of the all-suture anchor fixation requiring revision. CONCLUSIONS Primary subpectoral biceps tenodesis using an all-suture anchor onlay technique for pathology of the LHB tendon provides reliable clinical results and a relatively low failure rate (5.9%). LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, case series.
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- Hannes Degenhardt
- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
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冯 思, 陈 俊, 张 健, 陈 世. [Research progress on the relationship between shoulder instability and superior labrum anterior posterior lesion]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2022; 36:135-142. [PMID: 35172396 PMCID: PMC8863524 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202108078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To summarize the relationship between shoulder instability and superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP) lesion. METHODS The characteristics of shoulder instability and SLAP lesion were analyzed, and the relationship between them in pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, and biomechanics was discussed by referring to relevant domestic and foreign literature. RESULTS Shoulder instability and SLAP lesion can occur both spontaneously and respectively. SLAP lesion destroys the superior labrum integrity and the long head of biceps tendon (LHBT) insertion, causing excessive humeral head displacement against glenoid, and leading to shoulder instability. While chronic repetitive or acute high-energy traumatic shoulder instability can in turn aggravate SLAP lesion, resulting in expansion and increased degree of the original lesion. CONCLUSION SLAP lesion destroys mechanisms of shoulder stability, while shoulder instability causes tears of the upper labrum and the LHBT, showing a connection between shoulder instability and SLAP lesion. However, the existing evidence can only demonstrate that shoulder instability and SLAP lesion induce and promote the development of each other, instead of a necessary and sufficient condition. Therefore, the specific causal relationship between the two remains unknown and needs to be further studied.
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- 思嘉 冯
- 复旦大学运动医学研究所（上海 200040）Sports Medicine Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
- 复旦大学附属华山医院运动医学科（上海 200040）Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
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- 复旦大学运动医学研究所（上海 200040）Sports Medicine Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
- 复旦大学附属华山医院运动医学科（上海 200040）Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
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- 复旦大学运动医学研究所（上海 200040）Sports Medicine Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
- 复旦大学附属华山医院运动医学科（上海 200040）Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
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- 复旦大学运动医学研究所（上海 200040）Sports Medicine Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
- 复旦大学附属华山医院运动医学科（上海 200040）Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
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