Authors’ Disclosure Statement: This study was funded by a research grant from Arthrex. Dr. Adams reports that he is Vice President of Global Medical Education at Arthrex. Dr. Denard reports that he is a consultant for Arthrex.
This study was the first to examine glenoid vault penetration and SSN proximity with short anchors for SLAP repair. The risk for glenoid vault penetration during repair of SLAP tears posterior to the biceps tendon was reduced by anchor placement with a percutaneous posterior approach. The percutaneous posterior approach also directs the anchor away from the SSN.
Am J Orthop. 2017;46(1):E60-E64. Copyright Frontline Medical Communications Inc. 2017. All rights reserved.