IC 301-2023: “Get Me Back in The Game”: A Case-Based Roundtable Discussion on Athletic Shoulder Injuries-IC 301 - “Get Me Back in The Game”: A Case-Based Roundtable Discussion on Athletic Shoulder Injuries (9/9)

IC 301 - “Get Me Back in The Game”: A Case-Based Roundtable Discussion on Athletic Shoulder Injuries (9/9)

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In this video, the presenter discusses a case of a 27-year-old female volleyball player with a slap tear, who has been experiencing right shoulder pain for six months. The pain is worse during overhead activities such as serving and blocking. The patient has tried over-the-counter treatments, cut back on workouts, but still experiences pain that inhibits her from playing. The presenter emphasizes the importance of a thorough physical examination and discussing the high incidence of asymptomatic slap tears in overhead athletes. They recommend conservative treatment involving physical therapy focusing on scapular mechanics and core stability. The presenter also shares their approach to treating slap tears, favoring biceps repair tenodesis over slap repair due to better outcomes. They demonstrate an open subpectoral technique for biceps tenodesis and emphasize post-operative care and progressive rehabilitation. The presenter highlights the quicker and easier recovery with biceps tenodesis compared to slap repair.

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Julie Bishop, MD

Keywords

volleyball player

slap tear

shoulder pain

overhead activities

conservative treatment