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Arthroscopic or open techniques display no differences in treatment of Bankart lesion
June 2013
Arthroscopic or open techniques display no differences in treatment of Bankart lesion
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Treatment of Bankart lesions in traumatic anterior instability of the shoulder: A randomized controlled trial comparing arthroscopy and open techniques
Arthroscopy. 2012 Jul;28(7):900-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2011.11.032. Epub 2012 Feb 17Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients were randomized to compare the functional assessments of two techniques in treating Bankart lesion in traumatic anterior shoulder instability; patients received either an open or arthroscopic procedure. At a mean of 37.5 month follow-up, no clinically relevant differences were seen in the primary outcome measure (Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score) or any of the secondary o...
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