A Bankart lesion is a tear of the labrum in the shoulder joint, commonly caused by shoulder dislocation. This condition can lead to recurrent shoulder instability, pain, and difficulty in movement, especially during sports or overhead activities.
Dr. Vijay A. Kulkarni, Consultant – Orthopaedics & Robotic Joint Replacement, provides advanced Bankart Repair Surgery in Electronic City, Bangalore, focusing on restoring shoulder stability, function, and confidence in movement.
Bankart Repair is a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure used to repair the torn labrum and restore shoulder stability.
During the surgery:
Bankart lesions usually occur due to:
Young and active individuals are more commonly affected.
You may need evaluation if you experience:
Bankart repair may be recommended when:
Bankart Repair Surgery is performed using arthroscopy (keyhole surgery):
This technique ensures precision with minimal tissue damage.
Suitable for first-time dislocations in some cases.
Patients choose Dr. Vijay A. Kulkarni for Bankart repair because of:
Recovery after Bankart repair includes:
Recovery duration depends on rehabilitation progress.
It is a surgery to repair a torn shoulder labrum and restore stability.
Not always, but recurrent dislocations usually require surgery.
Recovery may take several weeks to months.
Yes, with proper rehabilitation.
Yes, it is a commonly performed arthroscopic procedure.
It can lead to repeated dislocations and long-term instability.
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