Author/Authors :
Sol Queiroz Andrade Patriota, Gyoguevara Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) - Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Centro de Traumatologia do esporte (CETE), São Paulo-SP, Brazil , Santoro Belangero, Paulo Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) - Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Centro de Traumatologia do esporte (CETE), São Paulo-SP, Brazil , Figueiredo, Antônio Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) - Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Centro de Traumatologia do esporte (CETE), São Paulo-SP, Brazil , Henrique Schmidt Lara, Paulo Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) - Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Centro de Traumatologia do esporte (CETE), São Paulo-SP, Brazil , Roncetti Junior, Ronaldo Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) - Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Centro de Traumatologia do esporte (CETE), São Paulo-SP, Brazil , Ejnisman, Benno Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) - Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Centro de Traumatologia do esporte (CETE), São Paulo-SP, Brazil
Abstract :
Superior labral tear from anterior to posterior (SLAP) is the most common disease in overhead sports practice. Objective: to evaluate the functional outcome after tenodesis of long head biceps tendon (LHBT) in high-performance patients with isolated SLAP lesion refractory to conservative treatment. Methods: Patients underwent the same open repair procedure, using an interference screw. Results: Both patients presented good clinical results and returned to the sport with performance similar to that prior to the injury. Conclusion: The results favor the surgical treatment of these athletes with SLAP IV. Level of Evidence IV, Série de Casos
Keywords :
SLAP lesion , Tenodesis , Sport injuries , Gymnastics , Mountaineering
