Outcomes of type II superior labrum, anterior to posterior (SLAP) repair: Prospective evaluation at a minimum two-year follow-up

Hypothesis Patients with type II superior labrum, anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions will have improved function and decreased pain at a minimum of 2 years after arthroscopic SLAP repair using bioabsorbable suture anchor fixation. Materials and methods The study population consisted of 48 patients...

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Published in:	Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery Vol. 19; no. 6; pp. 859 - 867
Main Authors:	Friel, Nicole A., MS, Karas, Vasili, BS, Slabaugh, Mark A., MD, Cole, Brian J., MD, MBA
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY Mosby, Inc 01-09-2010 Elsevier
Subjects:	Absorbable Implants Adolescent Adult Arthroscopy - methods Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the osteoarticular system Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Labrum Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Orthopedics Prospective Studies Range of Motion, Articular shoulder arthroscopy Shoulder Joint - injuries Shoulder Joint - physiopathology Shoulder Joint - surgery SLAP lesion superior labrum anterior to posterior Surveys and Questionnaires Suture Techniques - instrumentation Sutures Tendon Injuries - physiopathology Tendon Injuries - surgery Time Factors Treatment Outcome Young Adult Treatment Study shoulder arthroscopy Level IV Case Series Labrum superior labrum anterior to posterior SLAP lesion Prognosis Repair Posterior Rheumatology
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