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Objective To introduce Torg's modified Bristow procedure for recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder joint,and to evaluate it's clinical result.Methods 25 shoulders with recurrent anterior dislocation were treated with Torg's modified Bristow procedure from January 2002 to December 2006.Based on history,physical examination and X-ray examination,all the diagnosis were confirmed.The follow-up period ranged from 1 to 5 years,with an average of 3.1 years.Results All the cases had Hillsachs lesions and Bankart lesions.After 2 years,only one shoulder had redislocated and 96% of patients were satisfied with the operative repair.The Rowe standard rating scale:excellent 72%;good 24%;fair 4%;poor 0%.Conclusion Torg's modified Bristow procedure provided a good functional result in patients with recurrent shoulder dislocations.