Functional outcome of arthroscopic double row repair for Bankart lesion

The shoulder joint is the most common major joint to dislocate. Population aged younger than 20 years, recurrent dislocation rates have been reported to be as high as 90%. For those individuals that continue to experience dislocations surgery is often a good decision. The goal of the Bankart surgery is to reconnect the torn labrum to the glenoid fossa. Double-row Bankart repair can both achieve anatomic reduction and enhance fixation stability. The purpose of our study is to assess the clinical outcome of arthroscopic double row repair.

49 cases with Bankart lesion operated by double row repair were studied. Functional outcome and retear were assessed after at least 6 months of surgery using scores and MRI.

Significant improvement in functional outcome after repair by double row Bankart repair. No retear or redislocation seen.

Double row repair technique improves function of shoulder significantly and potentially minimizes future re-injury or recurrence risk.