Abstract
Clinical Scenario: Shoulder injuries are prevalent in military service members. Biceps tenodesis may provide an effective alternative to SLAP repairs regarding pain and function outcomes.
Clinical Question: In active-duty military members ages 18-45 with SLAP labral tears, does the biceps tenodesis surgical procedure reduce pain, improve patient-reported outcomes, and increase level of function?
Summary of Key Findings: A literature search was conducted on the effectiveness of biceps tenodesis surgical intervention on function and pain in the active-duty military population. Four studies discussing the use of biceps tenodesis as a treatment in military patients were included. All four of the studies demonstrated improved pain scores and increased function outcomes.
Bottom Line: The evidence suggest biceps tenodesis surgical intervention is an effective treatment method for SLAP tears in military personnel. Biceps tenodesis allows military patients an alternative surgical intervention compared to the traditional SLAP repair.
Strength of Recommendation: Based on the CEBM level of evidence and JBI Checklist for Qualitative Research all four studies should be included in this critically appraised topic.
Clinical Question: In active-duty military members ages 18-45 with SLAP labral tears, does the biceps tenodesis surgical procedure reduce pain, improve patient-reported outcomes, and increase level of function?
Summary of Key Findings: A literature search was conducted on the effectiveness of biceps tenodesis surgical intervention on function and pain in the active-duty military population. Four studies discussing the use of biceps tenodesis as a treatment in military patients were included. All four of the studies demonstrated improved pain scores and increased function outcomes.
Bottom Line: The evidence suggest biceps tenodesis surgical intervention is an effective treatment method for SLAP tears in military personnel. Biceps tenodesis allows military patients an alternative surgical intervention compared to the traditional SLAP repair.
Strength of Recommendation: Based on the CEBM level of evidence and JBI Checklist for Qualitative Research all four studies should be included in this critically appraised topic.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Event | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Research Week 2025 - Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, United States Duration: 10 Feb 2025 → 14 Feb 2025 https://medicine.okstate.edu/research/research_days.html |
Conference
| Conference | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Research Week 2025 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Tulsa |
| Period | 10/02/25 → 14/02/25 |
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Keywords
- SLAP tear
- biceps tenodesis
- military
- labral repair