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Return to Play in Adolescent Baseball Players after SLAP Repair

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In this video, Sam Rao presents his research on Return to Play Rates in Adolescent Baseball Players After Slap Repair. He explains that slap tears, or superior labrum from anterior to posterior tears, are common in overhead throwing athletes, often due to the repetitive throwing motion. He discusses the increase in shoulder and elbow injuries in adolescent overhead throwing sports, attributing it to early sports specialization and increased participation. Rao presents the results of his study, which included 59 male baseball athletes aged 10 to 19 who underwent isolated slap repair. The return to play rate was 75.6%, with no difference between pitchers and position players. 12 players progressed to the next level, but none reached professional status. Overall, the cohort had a satisfaction rate of 83.2%. Although there were some limitations to the study, the findings suggest high return to play rates and satisfaction among adolescent baseball players after slap repair. No credits were granted in the transcript.

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Dr. Somnath Rao | The Thrower's Shoulder

Keywords

Return to Play Rates

Adolescent Baseball Players

Slap Repair

Shoulder and Elbow Injuries

Early Sports Specialization