ARTHROSCOPIC BANKART REPAIR

This article describes the clinical and pathologic changes that occur in athletes with recurrent shoulder instability. Strategies for nonope rative treatment are discussed, and an overview of open procedures is presented. A technical description of arthroscopic Bankart repair is o ffered, accompanied by a detailed discussion of its pros and cons. The author's recommendations regarding when arthroscopic Bankart repair s hould be considered conclude the article.