✦ Anterior Stabilisation Surgery

Arthroscopic Bankart Repair

Q: When is Bankart repair indicated?

Recurrent anterior dislocations, first-time dislocations in younger active patients and confirmed Bankart lesions on MRI are main indications.

Q: What if there is significant bone loss?

Glenoid bone loss exceeding 20% favours the Latarjet bone-block procedure over Bankart repair. CT scans help quantify bone loss preoperatively.

Q: Can I return to overhead sport?

Yes — most patients return to competitive overhead and contact sports by 5–6 months following structured rehabilitation and return-to-play tests.

Q: Will physiotherapy continue long-term?

Active rotator cuff and scapular stabiliser strengthening should continue 6–12 months. Long-term shoulder maintenance prevents re-injury.

The torn front labrum and capsule are reattached to the shoulder socket using suture anchors through tiny keyhole portals — eliminating recurrent dislocations and restoring confident shoulder use.

60–90 min PROCEDURE

Day-Care / 1 Day HOSPITAL STAY

>90% SUCCESS RATE

4–6 Months SPORT RETURN

What is Arthroscopic Bankart Repair?

Arthroscopic Bankart Repair is the modern surgical standard for treating recurrent anterior shoulder dislocations caused by a Bankart lesion — a tear of the anterior glenoid labrum and inferior glenohumeral ligament complex. Through tiny keyhole portals, the torn labrum and capsular tissue are mobilised, the glenoid bone is freshened to encourage healing, and suture anchors with high-strength sutures secure the tissues firmly back to bone. Dr. Hithesh performs arthroscopic Bankart repair in Hyderabad with attention to anchor placement and capsular tensioning, returning athletes and active patients to sport with stable, dependable shoulders.

Recommended for patients with recurrent anterior shoulder dislocations from a Bankart lesion, especially younger active individuals and athletes — confirmed clinically and on MRI arthrogram showing labral and capsular tearing.

How the Procedure Works

Diagnostic Arthroscopy

Standard portals confirm the Bankart lesion, assess any associated bone loss and rule out additional pathology like SLAP or HAGL injuries.

Labral Mobilisation

The torn labrum and capsular tissue are gently freed from scar and brought back to the anatomic anterior glenoid rim.

Glenoid Preparation

The anterior glenoid rim is decorticated using a burr or shaver, creating a vascular healing surface for soft-tissue reattachment.

Anchor & Suture Fixation

Three or four suture anchors are placed along the anterior glenoid rim; sutures restore the labrum and tension the capsule.

Closure & Rehabilitation

Tiny portals are closed; sling support for 4 weeks, structured physiotherapy and graded sport return programme ensure stable recovery.

Outcomes

60–90 minDURATION

Day-Care / 1 DayHOSPITAL STAY

>90%SUCCESS RATE

4–6 MonthsSPORT RETURN

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Stops recurrent anterior dislocations and the daily fear of re-injury
→Restores confidence for overhead work and contact-sport participation
→Three tiny keyhole portals leave minimal cosmetic scarring afterwards
→Same-day or single-night admission for most patients comfortably
→Multiple suture anchors create durable long-term shoulder stability reliably
→Allows safe planned return to competitive contact and overhead sports

After two or three dislocations, a young athlete loses faith in their own shoulder. Bankart repair restores not just the anatomy but also that lost confidence — and that, more than anything, is what gets them back on the field.

— — Dr. Bathini Hithesh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Trauma & Joint Replacement Specialist, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Bankart repair indicated?+

What if there is significant bone loss?+

Can I return to overhead sport?+

Will physiotherapy continue long-term?+

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