1. Re:slap tear surgery
(Forum/Surgery)

Although SLAP repair is done using arthroscopic 3 hole technique there is alot that is done beneath the incision, drilling holes into the bone and anchors to attatch the torn cartilage. The threat of

2. Re:New and surgery on 11/14
(Forum/General Discussion)

4 weeks ago I had a arthroscopic type 2 slap tear repair, plus partial tear of the bicep so I also had a biceps tenotomy, subacraomical decompression and open biceps tenodesis. I have tak anchor and b

3. Re:starting post SLAP surgery PT questions
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

... thanks for the info I will ask. I didn't know there were types of SLAP repair. He just said he would fix it arthroscopically and I said great. O saw post op pics of the sutures and the anchors and...

4. Re:Slap tear surgery
(Forum/General Discussion)

I had my arthroscopic repair today. The damage was more extensive than my surgeon had anticipated. It took 5 anchors which seems like a lot, from what I have read, most people receive 2 to 4 anchors

5. Re:slap tear repair recovery time/s?
(Forum/General Discussion)

:unsure: I had my arthroscopic Slap Repair today. The procedure began at 6:45 and I was taken to recovery at 9:40. My son spoke with the surgeon since I was out and was told the damage was extensiv

6. Re:Pain pump
(Forum/Surgery)

...ot heed any warnings. It appears the pain pumps have actually degraded the cartilage in the joints of many post arthroscopic patients. Obviously not what you want to hear. If you look to the left of ...

7. Re:What does the MRI findings mean?
(Forum/General Discussion)

... causing the problem, which could be likely, I would think you would not need the tenodesis. I would hope the arthroscopic investigation would be first and then after seeing the problem he would the...

8. Re:What does the MRI findings mean?
(Forum/General Discussion)

Stacey, I had a SLAP 2 repair and biceps tenodesis. I have 2 arthroscopic incisions in the front, one in the back, and an incision that is about an inch long on my upper arm, near the armpit, wher

9. Re:What does the MRI findings mean?
(Forum/General Discussion)

...essed, I started to get posterior shoulder pain as well as bicep pain with throwing. I am now scheduled for an arthroscopic posterior capsular debridement and open biceps tenodesis (moving the bicep ...

10. Re:What does the MRI findings mean?
(Forum/General Discussion)

...m. There were some poster about 2 weeks ago speaking about just this issue. Obviously if this can be done with arthroscopic surgery, it is for the best. However, be sure the partner is comfortable d...

11. Re:new to site....few questions!
(Forum/General Discussion)

...thought that I had bicep tendonitis and possibly a tear. Well it ended up that I had a type 2 slap tear. I had arthroscopic surgery on 10/27/08 and they placed two anchors into the bone to fix the la...

12. Re:labral repair surgery
(Forum/Surgery)

... would'nt go as far as saying accelerated programmes are a DETRIMENT especially as the most recent studies with arthroscopic stabilization show proven results with early (48hour) mobilisation in prote...

13. Re:What does the MRI findings mean?
(Forum/General Discussion)

...ed, not realizing I had a labral tear, but labral tears do not heal on their own, so I finally had a diagnostic arthroscopic surgery which is when everything was revealed. Like you I had a constant ba...

14. Biceps tenodesis
(Forum/General Discussion)

...desis not done in conjunction with other shoulder repairs? I'm scheduled for this procedure with along with an arthroscopic posterior capsular debridement and was just wondering what the pain level w...

15. Re:Anyone torn biceps tendon at shoulder??
(Forum/General Discussion)

...a second and third surgery. The only limitations I've had are with internal rotation, which is common after arthroscopic surgery. Two things will help with this: time and physio. GS...

16. Re:Anyone torn biceps tendon at shoulder??
(Forum/General Discussion)

...terference screw (from what I read, this seems to be the preferred method). The first part of the procedure was arthroscopic, in which the ortho released the biceps tendon from the labrum; then the dr...

17. 2nd surgery after posterior labral stabilization??
(Forum/General Discussion)

I’m 34 years old and had arthroscopic posterior labral stabilization and capsullorhaphy on 3/2/07. I went through the 5 weeks of immobilization and many months of therapy and with my surgeon’s okay,

18. Re:Diagnostic anesthetic
(Forum/General Discussion)

... the movements that cause you pain or weakness? Sometimes this can be more helpful and sometimes you just need arthroscopic look see to tell for sure....

19. Re:surgery tough decision
(Forum/Surgery)

...ve a lot of pain either unless I did those activities I really enjoy. And it is NOT a big deal...outpatient, arthroscopic, and I'm 12 days post op and feel great...I'm typing with the arm that had ...

20. Re:New here - Advice re \"Slap Lesion\"
(Forum/General Discussion)

...eeks in to PT and I am at about 45 degrees on range of motion. My employer believes that since my surgery was "arthroscopic" that I should have returned to work in 2-4 days.. I was not prepared ...

21. SLAP arthroscopic
(Gallery/Andy's Pictures)

Arthroscopic picture from the surgeryThe link for this image is...http://slaptear.com/uploads/slap_arthroscopic_3.jpg

22. SLAP arthroscopic
(Gallery/Andy's Pictures)

Picture from the surgery.The link for this image is...http://slaptear.com/uploads/slap_arthroscopic_1.jpg

23. Arthroscopic Surgery
(Wiki/General)

...the body to heal faster. Displacement of connective tissue is lower and thusly they can rebuild faster.   Arthroscopic surgery is use d for a variety of joints including shoulder, knee, elbow, a...

24. Not so sure about it all- today
(Member Blogs/HOPEFULLY THIS WILL SOON BE OVER)

...m but what freaked me out was when I saw how they sorta stabbed the patient in making the incision to place the arthroscopic equipment. I mean, I guess it takes some strength to cut through tendon and...

25. 10 days post labral surgery
(Member Blogs/Bankart Surgery (Labral Tear))

...spital in the US for orthopedic surgery. The Day that was the Day      The surgery was arthroscopic and they used a regional anestetic or nerve block on my arm.  They als...

26. ready for this to be over
(Member Blogs/The Long Road to Recovery of a SLAP tear)

It's been a week already since my arthroscopic surgery. Had a SLAP tear and needed three sutures. So far the pain hasn't been bad. Walking around in a sling feeling useless at everything. My D

27. 3rd Visit with Surgeon
(Member Blogs/Jeff's confused journey)

... the surgical order listing slap tear &/or tendosis as the reason for surgery.  He advised it would be Arthroscopic surgery unless he had to fix the tendon in which case it would end up as a ...

28. Scar picture of my acromioplasty
(Gallery/Andy's Pictures)

...his is what my acromioplasty scar looks like 10 years later. This was done with an open procedure. I prefer the arthroscopic method.The link for this image is...http://slaptear.com/uploads/acromioplas...

29. Frustration with an injury, a job, and workers comp
(Member Blogs/Patrick\'s Workers Comp Story)

... SLAP Repair (Superior Labral Tear torn from Anterior to Posterior (front to back). This surgery consists of an Arthroscopic procedure using bio-absorbable anchors placed into the cartilage and bone o...

30. Rotator Cuff Tear
(Wiki/Shoulder)

...tator cuff can be healed by resting the shoulder and reducing the inflammation. A torn rotator cuff often needs arthroscopic surgical procedures to fix. A torn tendon would need to be reattached to th...