IC 02-2026-The Dark Side of the Glenoid: A Case-Based Approach to Biceps, Labral and Shoulder Dysfunction in the Overhead Athlete

Course Information

This course includes the recording of a live Instructional Course from the 2026 AOSSM Annual Meeting.
Please Note: The Q&A QR code in the Recording is currently inactive. Any questions submitted through it will not be monitored or answered.

IC02- The Dark Side of the Glenoid: A Case-Based Approach to Biceps, Labral and Shoulder Dysfunction in the Overhead Athlete

Course Description:

The biceps and labral dysfunction remain enigmas of sports medicine. The treatment of biceps pathology remains widely contested. The root cause remains a mystery and recent studies indicate the posterior labrum may be the site of most of the clinically significant pathoanatomy. The purpose of this case-based instructional lecture is to provide insight and discussion into the controversies surrounding biceps and labral pathology in the athlete and active individual. This course will explore normal and pathologic appearances of the glenoid labrum and the biceps-labral complex while developing a foundational understanding of the pathomechanics that lead to pathoanatomy.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to apply evidence-based diagnostic and treatment strategies for biceps and labral pathology in active individuals by distinguishing normal from pathologic anatomy and selecting appropriate operative or nonoperative management based on patient presentation.

Faculty:

W. Jeffrey Grantham, MD
Michael T. Freehill, MD
Austin V. Stone, MD, PhD
Brian R. Waterman, MD
Joseph N. Liu, MD
Jennifer Smith, MD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ABOS MOC CREDIT STATEMENT: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s (ABOS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CLAIMING CREDIT In order to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ participants must complete the activity and online evaluation. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) (BOC AP# P460) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

FACULTY

W. Jeffrey Grantham, MD

"has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose"

Michael Freehill, MD

Austin V. Stone, MD, PhD 

Brian R. Waterman, MD 

Arthrex: Consultant (Ongoing)|Arthrex: Speaker (Ongoing)

Joseph Liu, MD 

OSSIO: Speaker (Ongoing)

Jennifer Smith, MD 

"has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose"

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, we have implemented measures to identify and mitigate relevant financial relationships. All individuals in control of content have disclosed their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. These relationships have been reviewed and mitigated.

ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 8/1/2026
EXPIRATION DATE: 7/31/2029

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Expires on Jul 31, 2029

Cost:

Member: $30.00
Resident/Fellow Member: $30.00
Affiliate Member: $30.00
Non-Member: $40.00

Credit Offered:

1 CME Credit

1 Category A CEU Credit