Shoulder Dislocation

Bankart Repair for Shoulder Dislocation

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint, offering a wide range of movement but also making it inherently unstable. The Capsulolabral complex, crucial for stabilizing the shoulder, often tears during a shoulder dislocation, resulting in a Bankart lesion. Each dislocation can damage the head of the humerus, known as a Hill-Sachs lesion, and potentially harm the shoulder socket (glenoid). To address recurrent shoulder dislocations, if there is minimal damage to the shoulder head and glenoid socket, Dr. Das performs an all-arthroscopic Bankart repair, which has a high success rate. This is followed by a supervised rehabilitation program.

Additional Arthroscopic Procedures for Shoulder Dislocation

In some cases of shoulder dislocation, a fracture of the glenoid rim, known as a Bony Bankart Lesion, may occur. Dr. Das employs an all-arthroscopic technique for Bony Bankart Repair. For professional athletes or those at high risk of redislocation, an additional arthroscopic procedure called ‘REMPLISSAGE’—French for ‘to fill in’—may be used. This technique addresses small defects in the shoulder ball by filling them with a suture anchor and a portion of the rotator cuff tendon (Infraspinatus).

Latarjet Technique

When there is significant damage to the shoulder head and glenoid socket, the open Latarjet technique is preferred. This French method involves transferring a piece of bone with attached tendon (the Coracoid process) to the damaged glenoid socket. This procedure not only reconstructs the glenoid socket but also reinforces the inferior ligament, creating a sling-like effect to prevent future dislocations.

What Happens During Arthroscopic Surgery for Shoulder Dislocation?

Arthroscopic, or keyhole surgery, is used to visualize the shoulder joint. The torn capsule-labral complex is identified and repaired to the glenoid rim with suture anchors. If a Bony Bankart lesion is present, it is also fixed with a suture anchor. If needed, a Remplissage procedure addresses the Hill-Sachs lesion by filling in the defect with a suture anchor. These advanced procedures are performed arthroscopically in a single session.

What is the Cost of Arthroscopic Procedures for Shoulder Dislocation?

Dr. Das utilizes high-quality US or European imported shoulder arthroscopy implants, known for their excellent outcomes. The cost of the procedure is offered as an affordable package, which includes the surgery, hospital stay, implants, and physiotherapy. For more details about the package for shoulder dislocation surgery, please feel free to contact us.