CASE REPORT
Superior Capsular Release After Failed Combined Superior Labral Repair And Biceps Tenodesis For Slap Tear
Yung Han*, Janet Lee, Sung Park, Eugene Suh
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2018Volume: 12
Issue: Suppl-1, M5
First Page: 295
Last Page: 302
Publisher ID: TOORTHJ-12-295
DOI: 10.2174/1874325001812010295
Article History:
Received Date: 22/3/2018Revision Received Date: 25/4/2018
Acceptance Date: 24/5/2018
Electronic publication date: 31/7/2018
Collection year: 2018
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Abstract
Introduction:
Optimal treatment of type II superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) tears is controversial. There has been a recent trend towards biceps tenodesis over SLAP repair in older patients. Few surgeons have performed combined biceps tenodesis and SLAP repair with inferior results.
Case Report:
This case describes a 46-year-old patient who had persistent pain and stiffness after combined biceps tenodesis and SLAP repair for a type II SLAP tear. His pain and motion improved after arthroscopic superior capsular release.
Conclusion:
Failed SLAP repair is often multifactorial and a thorough workup is needed. Combined biceps tenodesis and SLAP repair can cause pain, stiffness, and dysfunction which can be successfully treated with arthroscopic superior capsular release.