Failure Rates of SLAP Repair Compared With Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis for Young Military Patients With Type 2 SLAP at 10-Year Follow-up

This study aims to compare the long-term outcomes of arthroscopic SLAP repair versus mini-open subpectoral biceps tenodesis for type 2 SLAP tears in active-duty military patients under 35 years old. The findings reveal that 40% of SLAP repairs failed and required revision to tenodesis, while no patients who underwent tenodesis needed revision. Additionally, patient-reported outcomes were significantly better in the tenodesis group, indicating its superiority over SLAP repair for this demographic.