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Arthroscopic repair for traumatic posterior shoulder instability
Riley J Williams1, Sabrina Strickland, Matthew Cohen
1Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York, USA.
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|March 19, 2003
Summary
Arthroscopic repair effectively treats traumatic posterior Bankart lesions, resolving pain and instability in most patients. This posterior shoulder instability treatment shows good long-term outcomes without joint degeneration.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy
Background:
- The efficacy of arthroscopic repair for posterior shoulder instability is not well-established.
- Posterior shoulder instability requires effective treatment options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of arthroscopic repair for posterior Bankart lesions.
- Assess the effectiveness of surgical intervention for posterior shoulder instability.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 27 shoulders in 26 male patients (mean age 28.7 years).
- All cases involved traumatic posterior shoulder instability with capsulolabral detachment.
- Bioabsorbable tack fixation was used for arthroscopic repair.
Main Results:
- At 5.1 years follow-up, 92% of patients were free from pain and instability.
- No significant range of motion deficits or progressive glenohumeral joint degeneration observed.
- Two patients (8%) required revision surgery; two experienced minor external rotation weakness.
Conclusions:
- Arthroscopic repair of the posterior capsulolabral complex is effective for traumatic posterior Bankart lesions.
- This procedure successfully eliminates pain and instability, restoring shoulder function.
- The technique offers a viable solution for posterior shoulder instability.