Dr. Abhinav Singhal is a highly skilled Orthopedic Surgeon in Ghaziabad with over 10 years of experience, specializing in joint arthroscopy, joint replacement, and complex trauma care.
A Bankart lesion is an injury to the labrum—a ring of cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket (glenoid). This usually happens after a shoulder dislocation, particularly in younger or athletic individuals.
When the labrum tears, the shoulder becomes unstable and prone to repeated dislocations.
Bankart repair is a surgical procedure to reattach the torn labrum to the glenoid rim, restoring shoulder stability. It’s often done arthroscopically (minimally invasive) but can also be performed open in some cases.
Repeated shoulder dislocations
Diagnosed labral tear on MRI
Shoulder instability during sports or daily activities
Failure of non-surgical rehab
Often done for anterior shoulder instability
Anesthesia : General (sometimes with nerve block)
Arthroscopy : Small incisions made; camera and tools inserted
Labrum Reattachment :
Torn labrum is cleaned
Suture anchors are drilled into the glenoid
Labrum is stitched back to the bone
Closure : Incisions are closed with sutures
Stiffness or limited range of motion
Recurrent dislocation (especially if returning to contact sports too soon)
Infection
Nerve injury (rare)
Failure of anchors or sutures
80–95% success in restoring shoulder stability
Higher success in non-contact athletes and early intervention
Lower recurrence rates with arthroscopic vs. non-surgical treatment
F&Q'sMaybe. If it’s your first dislocation and symptoms are mild, physical therapy might help. But repeated dislocations usually need surgery.
Yes—PT is crucial for regaining strength, mobility, and avoiding stiffness.
Most people return in 4–6 months, but contact sports may take longer.
You’ll feel soreness for a few weeks, but pain is well-controlled with medication and rest.
Bankart repair: Reattaches the labrum (used for soft tissue injuries).
Latarjet: Transfers bone to prevent dislocation (used for bone loss cases or failed Bankart repairs).