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
