Abstract

ALVAREZ LOPEZ, Alejandro  and  GARCIA LORENZO, Yenima de la Caridad. Lesions of the biceps at the superior glenoid. AMC [online]. 2017, vol.21, n.3, pp.400-408. ISSN 1025-0255.

Background: superior labrum from anterior to posterior lesions could cause pain, limitation of movement and muscular weakness. Objective: to deep about superior labrum from anterior to posterior lesions and its management by arthroscopy. Methods: a search in the databases PubMed, Hinari, SciELO and Medline was done through the information locator EndNote by using the words SLAP lesion, superior labral anterior posterior lesion or repair, resulting in a total of 315 articles which 52 of them selected for review, 48 of them in the last five years. Five books were included, as well. Development: important aspects related to superior labrum from anterior to posterior lesions were described as: anatomic function, predisposing factors, diagnosis based on maneuvers and classification. Arthroscopic treatment was pointed out and complications were mentioned. Conclusions: superior labrum from anterior to posterior lesion is difficult to diagnose clinically, that is why arthroscopy is so important to detect and treat them. Treatment is based on: age, associated lesions, daily activity and kind of lesion.

Keywords : ROTATOR CUFF; SHOULDER JOINT [injuries]; CAUSALITY; ARTHROSCOPY; REVIEW LITERATURE AS TOPIC.

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