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Primary arthroscopic repair of Bankart lesion prevents glenohumeral redislocations
March 2013
Primary arthroscopic repair of Bankart lesion prevents glenohumeral redislocations
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Primary arthroscopic stabilization for a first-time anterior dislocation of the shoulder- A randomized, double-blind trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Apr;90(4):708-21.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
88 adult patients (<35 years of age) who had sustained a primary anterior glenohumeral dislocation were randomized to undergo either an arthroscopic examination and joint lavage alone or together with an anatomic repair of the antero-inferior aspect of the labrum (Bankart lesion). This study aimed to compare rates of future redislocations and shoulder function between techniques. At 2 years, the g...
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