Arthroscopic repair of the recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation

ABSTRACT

Twenty four recurrent anterior traumatic unidirectional shoulder dislocations were stabilized arthroscopically with a muscular capsculo-labral suturing technique. A Bankart lesion was diagnosed and repaired in all cases. Postoperative follow up averaged 26 months [range 24 - 36 months]. All results were rated excellent. All patients achieved full, painless range of motion, and no instances of postoperative instability occurred. There was one complication with stitch sinus. The details of the operative technique were described