Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
Minimally invasive repair of the torn shoulder labrum to restore stability, prevent recurrent dislocations, and allow safe return to sports and daily activities.
What is Arthroscopic Bankart Repair?
Arthroscopic Bankart Repair treats recurrent shoulder dislocations caused by a torn labrum — the ring of cartilage that stabilises the shoulder socket. When the labrum tears from the front of the glenoid (a Bankart lesion), the joint becomes loose and prone to repeated dislocation. The procedure reattaches the torn labrum to the glenoid edge using specialised anchors and sutures. Performed entirely through small keyhole incisions, it causes minimal tissue disruption and enables faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
How the Procedure Works
Pre-operative MRI / CT Assessment
MRI confirms the Bankart lesion and any associated bone loss or labral damage; CT quantifies glenoid bone deficiency to guide the surgical approach.
Anaesthesia & Arthroscopic Access
— Regional or general anaesthesia is administered; small keyhole incisions allow the arthroscope to provide high-resolution views of all shoulder structures.
Labral Tear Identification
The surgeon identifies the exact site and extent of the labral detachment, and assesses ligament, cartilage, and any Hill-Sachs bone involvement.
Glenoid Preparation
The glenoid edge where the labrum detached is gently debrided and micro-roughened to stimulate biological healing and secure anchor fixation.
Labrum Reattachment
— Specialised suture anchors are inserted into the glenoid; sutures are passed through the labrum and tightened to restore it to its anatomical position.
Inspection & Wound Closure
Stability of the repair and shoulder range of motion are confirmed; incisions are closed and the arm placed in a sling for the initial healing phase.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- → Stops recurrent dislocations and restores confidence in the shoulder joint
- →→ Minimally invasive — smaller incisions and faster recovery than open surgery
- →Reattaches the natural labrum, preserving normal shoulder anatomy
- →→ Reduces pain during activity and overhead movements
- →→ Allows safe, gradual return to sports and physically demanding activities
- → Physiotherapy supports progressive strengthening and long-term stability
“Recurrent shoulder dislocation can be physically and psychologically limiting — especially for athletes. Arthroscopic Bankart repair reattaches the torn labrum and gives patients back a stable, confident shoulder for daily life and sport.”
— Dr. Satish Reddy Gandavarapu, Senior Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
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