Arthroscopic Bankart Repair using Suture Anchors: an Indication and the Results.

Abstract

IDE Junji, MAEDA Satoshi, YAMAGA Makio and TAKAGI Katsumasa, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kumamoto University School of Medicime The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of arthroscopic Bankart repair using suture anchors on our selected patients.17 patients (F/M=2/15Cmean age=20) with unidirectional traumatic anterior-inferior instability and an isolated anterior detachment of the glenohumeral ligament complex were repaired arthroscopically. They did not a have large anterior glenoid defect or Hill-Sacks lesion.15 patients were graded excellent,2 good by Rowe's grading system after 30 (12-40) months follow-u p. The recurrence rate was 0%. The mean loss of ER was 9°(arm at side),4°(90° abduction). This operation for selected patients restored the stability of the shoulder and led to the same favorable outcome as open surgery.