Superior labral anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesion repair using the needle-catch technique and a bioabsorbable knotless suture anchor

摘要

Purpose: The primary objectives of surgical repair of a torn superior labrum are restoration of its anatomic position and fixation to its bony bed on the superior glenoid. This report describes a simple arthroscopic procedure that accomplishes these objectives. Method: In shoulder arthroscopic surgery, the procedure utilizes the "needle-catch technique" and a bioabsorbable knotless anchor, to achievement of superior labral anterior-posterior lesion repair.Conclusion: Arthroscopic superior labrum repair, using a bioabsorbable knotless suture anchor, is a procedure that minimizes the need for complex suture management and arthroscopic knot tying. It is easily reproducible and appears to allow for a safe and stable repair. Given the simplicity and efficacy of the "needle-catch technique", it is likely that this procedure will prove extendable to other types of arthroscopic surgery.