Skip to main content
OrthoExam Prep
DashboardTopicsMCQ PracticeISAWEOp SurgMock Exams
68%Mastery

© 2025 Ortho Exam Prep. For educational purposes only.

Not affiliated with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Back to Operative Surgery
shoulder•opsurg-shoulder-002-upper-limb-3

Anterior Shoulder Stabilisation (Bankart Repair)

intermediate Level

Primary Indication

Recurrent anterior dislocation/subluxation with failure of non-operative treatment; Young patients with recurrent instability; Generally >3 dislocations

Danger Structures

  • undefined - Variable based on approach
  • undefined - Surrounding operative field
  • undefined - Bone surface
  • undefined - Joint surfaces if applicable

Visual Atlas

No anatomy Images Yet

We're currently sourcing high-quality anatomy diagrams for this procedure.

Step-by-Step Technique

1

Restore anatomy of anterior glenoid

2

Reattachment of labrum

3

Gentle imbrication of capsule

4

Prevent recurrent dislocation