SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2019
Is arthroscopic repair superior to biceps tenotomy and tenodesis for type II SLAP lesions? A meta-analysis of RCTs and observational studies.
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- Pulley ring suture increases shoulder stability after biceps tendon transposition.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Surgical management of SLAP lesions: Which technique has better surgical outcomes?Journal of orthopaedics · 2024Review
- Lower Reoperation and Higher Return-to-Sport Rates After Biceps Tenodesis Versus SLAP Repair in Young Patients: A Systematic Review.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2022Review
- Arthroscopic Modified Double-Row Biceps Tenodesis versus Labral Repair for the Treatment of Isolated Type II SLAP Lesions in Non-Overhead Athletes.Orthopaedic surgery · 2022Article
- Superior labral anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions of the long bicep insertion on the glenoid: management in athletes.International orthopaedics · 2022Review
- Anatomical, functional and biomechanical review of the glenoid labrum.Journal of anatomy · 2022Review
- Cost Comparison of Open and Arthroscopic Treatment Options for SLAP Tears.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Arthroscopic treatment of type II superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions in a younger population: minimum 2-year outcomes are similar between SLAP repair and biceps tenodesis.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2021Article
- High-Tensile Strength Tapes Show Greater Ultimate Failure Load and Less Stiffness Than High-Tensile Strength Sutures in a Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis Porcine Model.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2020Article
- There is a correlation between histopathological findings of joint capsule and synovium, and postoperative clinical outcomes and treatment in patients with isolated type II superior labrum anterior posterior lesions.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2020Article
- Molecular Pattern and Density of Axons in the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon and the Superior Labrum.Journal of clinical medicine · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveLabral repair and biceps tenotomy and tenodesis are routine operations for type II superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP) lesion of the shoulder, but evidence of their superiority is lacking. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic repair versus biceps tenotomy and tenodesis intervention.
methodsThe eight studies were acquired from PubMed, Medline, Embase, CNKI, and Cochrane Library. The data were extracted by two of the coauthors independently and were analyzed by RevMan 5.3. Mean differences (MDs), odds ratios (ORs), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Cochrane Collaboration's Risk of Bias Tool and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale were used to assess risk of bias.
resultsEight studies including two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and six observational studies were assessed. The methodological quality of the trials ranged from low to moderate. The pooled results of UCLA score, SST score, and complications showed that the differences were not statistically significant between the two interventions. The difference of ASES score and satisfaction rate was statistically significant between arthroscopic repair and biceps tenotomy and tenodesis intervention, and arthroscopic biceps tenotomy and tenodesis treatment was more effective. Sensitivity analysis proved the stability of the pooled results, and there were too less included articles to verify the publication bias.
conclusionsBoth arthroscopic repair and biceps tenotomy and tenodesis interventions had benefits in type II SLAP lesions. Arthroscopic biceps tenotomy and tenodesis treatment provides better clinical outcome in ASES score and satisfaction rate and comparable complications compared with arthroscopic repair treatment. In view of the heterogeneity and confounding factors, whether these conclusions are applicable should be further determined in future studies.
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