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Level IHigh YieldSports MedicineRandomised Controlled Trial

Evidence brief

Bankart Repair Evidence

Arthroscopic vs Open Bankart Repair for Shoulder Instability

Authors
Mohtadi NG, Chan DS, Hollinshead RM, et al
Journal
Arthroscopy
Year
2005

Key Findings

  • 1

    Similar recurrence rates for arthroscopic and open repair

  • 2

    Arthroscopic: better early ROM, less morbidity

  • 3

    Open: may be preferred for revision, bone loss, engaging Hill-Sachs

  • 4

    Contact athletes may have higher recurrence

  • 5

    Bone loss >25% may require Latarjet

Clinical Implications

Arthroscopic Bankart repair is effective for most primary anterior instability cases. Open surgery reserved for revision, significant bone loss, or specific patient factors.

Teaching Note

Know instability workup: bone loss assessment (glenoid track concept, ISIS score). Arthroscopic Bankart for soft tissue lesion, <20% glenoid bone loss. Latarjet for: bone loss >20%, off-track Hill-Sachs, contact athletes. Discuss glenoid track concept.

Citation

Mohtadi NG et al. A randomized clinical trial comparing open and arthroscopic stabilization for recurrent traumatic anterior shoulder instability. Arthroscopy. 2005;21(11):1385.

PubMed

Evidence Level

I

Level I

Systematic review of RCTs or high-quality RCT

Topics

bankart repairshoulder instabilityarthroscopicopen

Related Topics

  • Shoulder Instability
  • Bankart Lesion
  • Latarjet Procedure

External Links

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