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SLAP Lesions: Current Indications: Do’s and Don’ts of Fixation

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Video Summary

In the video, the speaker discusses SLAP lesions, focusing on the anatomy of the labrum and the classification of SLAP tears. They explain how SLAP tears can lead to anterior instability and discuss the diagnosis of SLAP lesions through clinical tests and imaging. Treatment options for SLAP tears are covered, including non-operative treatment and operative options such as slap repair or biceps tenodesis. The speaker presents studies on outcomes and return to play rates for different treatment options, emphasizing the importance of considering age and associated pathology when making treatment decisions. The video concludes by demonstrating surgical techniques for slap repair and biceps tenodesis.

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Mary Mulcahey, MD

Keywords

SLAP lesions

labrum anatomy

SLAP tear classification

treatment options

surgical techniques