Arthroscopic treatment of type II superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions in a younger population: Traditional repair versus biceps tenodesis with accelerated rehabilitation.

SLAP (Superior labral Anterior to Posterior) Repair Protocol Type I SLAP Tear: Degenerative fraying of the superior labrum. The biceps attachment to the labrum is intact. The biceps …

This protocol is intended to guide clinicians and patients through the nonoperative course for a SLAP tear. This protocol is time based (dependent on tissue healing) as well as criterion based.

CONCLUSION ON SLAP BICEPS TENODESIS/TENOTOMY There is no standardized agreement for post-operative rehabilitation of SLAP repairs biceps tenodesis/tenotomy …

By signing this referral, I certify that I have examined this patient and physical therapy is medically necessary. This patient __ would _X_would not benefit from social services.

The Department of Rehabilitation Services at Brigham & Women’s Hospital has accepted a modification of this protocol as our standard protocol for the management of patient’s s/p …

Wilk et al. Current concepts in the recognition and treatment of superior labral (SLAP) lesions. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005;35(5):273-29.