Isolated Type II Superior Labral Anterior Posterior Lesions Age-Related Outcome of Arthroscopic Fixation

BackgroundSuperior labral anterior posterior tears have been described as symptomatic lesions in shoulders of patients of varying ages. It is unknown if age affects clinical outcome of arthroscopic fixation of type II superior labral anterior posterior repairs.HypothesisClinical outcome of arthroscopic fixation of isolated type II superior labral anterior posterior tears differs between younger (<40 years) and older (≥40 years) patients.Study DesignCohort study; Level of evidence, 3.MethodsClinical results of arthroscopic fixation of isolated unstable type II superior labral anterior posterior repairs were compared between 25 patients younger than 40 years (group 1) and 25 patients aged 40 years or older (group 2). Patients with concomitant procedures, prior/subsequent shoulder surgeries, and use of non—suture anchor devices were excluded. Outcomes at a minimum 1-year follow-up were assessed using range of motion measurements and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons questionnaire as compared with preo...