BACKGROUND: Optimal treatment of superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears is controversial, in part because the dynamic role of the long head of the biceps muscle (LHBM) in the glenohumeral joint is unclear. The aim of this study was to...read more
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Residency training in the field of orthopaedic surgery is undergoing a tremendous paradigm shift. With increasing restrictions on work hours, the development of advanced arthroscopic skills and techniques may be adversely affected. In 2003 new regulations concerning resident duty...read more
Arthroscopic repair of type II superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) tears is currently the standard of care, with most patients obtaining good to excellent surgical results. However, overhead athletes and older patients have inferior outcomes. Recent clinical studies...read more
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The function of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) remains under intense debate. It has been postulated as both a stabilizer within the glenohumeral joint and a vestigial structure assisting with proprioception. Although the exact function of...read more
