Since 2005, we have used a knotless anchor for arthroscopic Bankart repair. The purpose of this study was to clarify the outcome of this operative method.
Ten patients with traumatic anterior shoulder instability (7 males and 3 females) were followed up for more than six months. The mean age at surgery was 23.5 years. (range 16-28 years). Clinical outcome was evaluated on the basis of the recurrence ratio, Rowe score, and range of shoulder motion (external rotation at the side position). As no cases of recurrence were observed, the recurrence ratio was 0%. The average postoperative Rowe score for the cases as a whole was 91.5 points. The average loss of external rotation at the side position was 12.5 degrees, compared with the other arm at the side position. All of the patients’ courses were satisfactory.
The knotless anchor appeared to be a useful device for arthroscopic Bankart repair in these cases.
