Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Reduces Instability in First Time Dislocators Aged 18-25

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OrthoEvidence. Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Reduces Instability in First Time Dislocators Aged 18-25. ACE Report. 2021;59(1):1. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/13563

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Versus Immobilization for First Episode of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Before the Age of 25: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Am J Sports Med. 2021 Apr;49(5): 1166-1174.

Contributing Authors: C Pougès A Hardy T Vervoort T Amouyel P Duriez C Lalanne C Szymanski V Deken C Chantelot P Upex C Maynou

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Synopsis

Forty patients aged age 18 to 25 years old with a first episode of anterior shoulder dislocation were randomized to receive arthroscopic Bankart repair (n=20) or nonoperative management (n=20). The primary outcome of interest was recurrence of instability at two year follow-up. Secondary outcomes of interest included range of motion, return to sport, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DA...