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What are the intraarticular features of a Buford complex?
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Middle glenohumeral ligament complex (MGHLC) is cordlike and attached to superior labrum anterior to the biceps
Absent superoanterior labrum |
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Should an attempt be made to repair a Buford complex? Why?
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No
lt is a normal anatomic variant |
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What happens if a Buford complex "repair" is attempted?
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Decreased shoulder external rotation
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How are SLAP lesions classihed?
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l: frayed
ll: detached biceps anchor lll: bucket handle, biceps intact IV: bucket handle into biceps tendon V: SLAP and labral tear VI: flap tear Vll: SLAP and capsule tear |
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lf conservative treatment fails, what is the operative treatment for each type?
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I: debride
ll: reattach biceps anchor lll: debride IV: repair/tenodesis V: repair VI: debride Vll: repair |
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Superior glenohumeral instability may be associated with what type of SLAP
lesion? |
ll
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lf superior glenohumeral instability is present, what is the operative treatment of choice?
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Fix SLAP lesion only
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What muscle activity is seen within the long head of biceps when the elbow is immobilized?
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None
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What is bicipital subluxation generally indicative of?
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Subscapularis tear
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What is the treatment of an isolated acute rupture of the proximal long head of the biceps tendon?
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Physical therapy is generally first treatment
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Compare the preferred treatment of chronically ruptured or degenerative biceps at time of rotator cuff surgery in younger versus older patient populations.
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Younger: tenodesis
Older: tenotomy |
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What are the two reported benefits of tenodesis?
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Improved cosmesis
Decreased cramping |
