Abstract
We describe the results of using the Bankart repair with a soft-tissue attachment device, the Mitek G II anchor in 5 consective cases (3 males and 2 females, ranging in age from 23 to 43 years) for traumatic recurrent anterior instability of the shoulder. Follow up period ranged from 8 months to 2 years 7 months.
The average surgical time was 25 minutes more in the Mitek G II anchor group than in the transosseous suture group.
The surgical outcome was satisfactory in 5 cases. No metal-related complication occurred in this series.
We concluded that the Mitek G II anchor was a useful attachment device for cases treated with a Bankart repair.
