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My Evolution in Managing SLAP Lesions Over the Past 20 Years

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the history, treatment, and current understanding of SLAP tears in baseball players. The speaker, Dr. James Andrews, reflects on his journey in studying and treating these injuries over the past 40 years. He discusses the early accounts of labral surgery in baseball throwers, focusing on the connection between the biceps tendon and labrum tears. The mechanism of injury and various treatment approaches are explored, including the classification system for SLAP tears. Dr. Andrews emphasizes the importance of conservative treatment and the need for further research and advancement in surgical techniques. He concludes by highlighting the challenges and ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for SLAP lesions.

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Dr. James Andrews | The Thrower's Shoulder

Keywords

SLAP tears

baseball players

history

treatment

current understanding