Recurrent dislocations, labral tears, and chronic instability corrected by fellowship-trained surgeons at the country's leading sports medicine centers.
A Bankart repair is the most common surgical procedure for shoulder instability caused by a torn labrum—the cartilage ring that stabilizes the ball in the socket. Typically performed arthroscopically, the surgeon reattaches the torn labrum and tightens the surrounding capsule. This procedure is highly effective for younger, active patients who have experienced recurrent shoulder dislocations and want to return to sports or physical activity.
The Latarjet procedure is recommended when there is significant bone loss on the socket (glenoid) or when a Bankart repair has previously failed. The surgeon transfers a small piece of bone (the coracoid process) along with its attached tendon to the front of the shoulder socket, creating both a bony block and a sling effect to prevent future dislocations. This is a more complex procedure requiring surgeons with specific high-volume training and expertise.
Arthroscopic stabilization encompasses a range of minimally invasive techniques to address shoulder instability without large incisions. Using a small camera and specialized instruments, surgeons can repair torn structures, tighten loose capsular tissue, and address associated injuries such as SLAP tears or Hill-Sachs lesions—all in the same procedure. Recovery is typically faster than open surgery, with less post-operative pain and scarring.
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