Is timing of superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) repair important? A cohort study evaluating the effect of the duration of symptoms prior to surgery on the outcomes of patients who underwent type II SLAP repair.

Up to six months post-operatively, the time between symptom onset and surgery has limited effect on functional outcomes. However, at > 2 years after surgery, earlier repairs ( < 6 months) are interestingly associated with better functional outcomes. Further studies are required to determine if this is a causal relationship.