Re-arthroscopy after Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation

Abstract

Purpose and Objective : We report 4 cases of reoperation for contracture, pain and osteoarthritis after arthroscopic Bankart repair for recurrent shoulder dislocation. These cases were evaluated for part of the position and ratio of suture exposure, and ROM before and after reoperation.
Results : There were 4 of 5 (80%) exposure at the 5 : 00 position on the articular capsule, 4 of four (100%) at 4 : 00, 2 of four (50%) at 3 : 00, 0 of four (0%) at 2 : 00, and the sutures were removed. After reoperation, all the patients showed improvement of ROM and pain relief.
Conclusion : For prevention of osteoarthritis, it is important not to bear too much strain on the articular capsule suture, and not to tie a knot in the intraarticular region.