Published in:
01-02-2016 | Shoulder
Arthroscopic Bankart repair: Have we finally reached a gold standard?
Authors:
Alessandro Castagna, Raffaele Garofalo, Marco Conti, Brody Flanagin
Published in:
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
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Issue 2/2016
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Abstract
Traditionally, surgical stabilization of the unstable shoulder has been performed through an open incision. Arthroscopic Bankart repair with suture anchors is now widely considered the treatment of choice for anterior shoulder instability in patients who have failed conservative management. Many different factors have now been elucidated for adequate treatment of glenohumeral instability. Because of technical advances in instability repair combined with an increased understanding of factors that lead to recurrent instability, the outcomes following arthroscopic Bankart repair have significantly improved and approach those of open techniques.