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Review
. 2025 Apr;44(2):215-231.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2024.06.002. Epub 2024 Jul 14.

Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior Lesions and Capsular Injuries in the Throwing Athlete

Christopher H Garrett  1 , Jeffrey R Dugas  2
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Review

Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior Lesions and Capsular Injuries in the Throwing Athlete

Christopher H Garrett et al. Clin Sports Med. 2025 Apr.

Abstract

This article focuses on the history, pathoanatomy, clinical examination, management, and rehabilitation of superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears in throwing athletes. Additionally, the authors have outlined how to identify and manage capsular injuries in throwing athletes. The study goes into detail about the different surgical options for SLAP lesions including the evolution of SLAP repairs and the role of biceps tenodesis in these patients.

Keywords: Biceps tenodesis; Capsular injury; SLAP.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure J.R. Dugas—consultant for Arthrex; C.H. Garrett—nothing to disclose.