Long-term Results of Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for Shoulder Instability
Author Information
Author(s): Ee Gerard WW, Mohamed Sedeek, Tan Andrew HC
Primary Institution: Singapore General Hospital
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic Bankart repair using bio-absorbable suture anchors for traumatic anterior shoulder instability.
Conclusion
Arthroscopic Bankart repair with the use of suture anchors is a reliable treatment method, with good clinical outcomes, excellent post-operative shoulder motion and low recurrence rates.
Supporting Evidence
- SST results showed significant improvement from a mean of 6.1 to 11.1 at the 2-year follow-up.
- UCLA scores improved from a mean of 20.2 to 32.4 post-surgery.
- 75% of patients returned to sports after the procedure.
- Only 7.6% of patients experienced a recurrence of shoulder dislocation.
Takeaway
Doctors can fix a shoulder that keeps dislocating by using a special technique that helps people get back to sports and activities without much pain.
Methodology
Data from 79 shoulders in 74 patients were collected over 4 years, with follow-ups at 2 years post-surgery using UCLA and SST scoring systems.
Potential Biases
The study may have bias due to the single-surgeon approach and the retrospective nature of the analysis.
Limitations
Some patients were lost to follow-up, and the study was conducted at a single institution by a single surgeon.
Participant Demographics
The average age of participants was 24.85 years, with 74 males and 1 female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.0001
Statistical Significance
p < 0.0001
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