AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-Master Series: It's not a SLAP Tear’-Dr. William Ben Kibler, M.D.

Master Series: It's not a SLAP Tear’-Dr. William Ben Kibler, M.D.

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the topic of "slap tears" in the context of throwers and overhead athletes. They question the accuracy and reliability of the current diagnostic criteria used for this type of injury. The speaker mentions the lack of consistency in the literature regarding both diagnosis and treatment methods. They introduce the term "clinically significant labral injury" as a more appropriate description for the pathology and clinical presentation of this problem. The speaker also highlights the importance of evaluating the labral roles and function and emphasizes the role of the scapula in the production of symptoms. They discuss imaging techniques and surgical repair options for this type of injury. The speaker concludes by mentioning ongoing research and prospective studies to further understand and improve outcomes for this condition in throwers.

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General Scientific Session: Shoulder 5.4.2019

Keywords

slap tears

throwers

overhead athletes

diagnostic criteria

clinically significant labral injury