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Bankart Lesion / Repair
WHAT IS IT?  A Bankart lesion of the shoulder is a tear of the labrum that causes instability and recurrent dislocations of the shoulder joint. This type of injury often occurs when the shoulder pops out of joint, thereby tearing the labrum. This is quite common in younger patients
TREATMENT: A Bankart repair is a surgical correction of a Bankart lesion (a torn labral cartilage and shoulder capsule). A Bankart lesion commonly occurs after a shoulder dislocation. The purpose of surgery is to reattach the torn labrum of the Bankart lesion to the socket of the shoulder. The success rate of this surgery is quite good, with over 90% of patients returning to their normal activities without any further dislocations. In many cases, this surgery is performed arthroscopically; however, there are some individuals who should have a Bankart repair performed through a standard incision. The operation involves tightening and/or repairing the overstretched and damaged ligaments, capsule and cartilage.
The surgeon will reattach a torn labrum back to the shoulder socket using special anchors.
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