Bankart repair: Treating shoulder instability with surgery
Bankart repair is a surgical procedure that is used to treat shoulder instability caused by a tear or detachment of the labrum, which is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket. During the procedure, the surgeon will make small incisions in the shoulder and use a camera and specialized instruments to repair the torn labrum and reattach it to the bone. In some cases, the surgeon may also need to tighten the ligaments that support the shoulder joint to provide additional stability. Bankart repair is typically performed under general anesthesia and can be done as an outpatient procedure, which means that the patient can go home the same day. Recovery time varies depending on the extent of the injury and the type of repair that was done, but most patients can expect to return to normal activities within a few months.
