Arthroscopic repair of bony Bankart lesions in collision athletes

Abstract

Background

The present study aimed to report the outcomes of acute and subacute arthroscopic bony Bankart repairs in collision athletes.

Methods

We reviewed 22 consecutive rugby players with traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability who underwent arthroscopic bony Bankart repair within 4 months of injury over a 2-year period. All lesions were less than 25% of the glenoid bony area.

Results

A significant improvement was noted at three months and was maintained at 28 months postoperatively. The mean Constant score improved from 61.5 to 84.1, the mean Oxford shoulder score decreased from 26.3 to 13.6 and the mean Oxford instability score decreased from 42.9 to 13.5. The mean satisfaction score was 8.3 out of 10 at final follow-up. All patients returned to their pre-injury sporting level. Twenty patients (91%) remained stable and asymptomatic, although two (9%) had recurrent instability after further traumatic sports injuries. One required a modified Latarjet procedure, whereas the other patient sustained a soft tissue Bankart lesion and had a revision arthroscopic repair.

Conclusions

Acute and sub-acute bony Bankart lesions in collision athletes can be addressed through arthroscopic repair with a satisfactory outcome and return to pre-injury level of sport

Keywords

arthroscopic bony Bankart athlete bony Bankart collision rugby

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