Performance metrics and economics of superior labrum anterior-posterior tear repairs in Major League Baseball pitchers.

There was a strong trend toward decreasing IP to 265.30 including all seasons pitched after injury from 503.63 before injury ( P = .058) ( Table II ).

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In contrast, Erickson et al found a decreasing trend in the incidence of type II SLAP repairs over a 10-year period. 4 Although their study did not specifically evaluate MLB players, this type of SLAP tear is most prevalent in athletic pitchers. 5 The high-velocity throwing motion of MLB pitchers causes repetitive microtrauma to the ball-and-socket joint which can disrupt the intricate anatomy of the shoulder joint.

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