A pulled sutures technique for bony Bankart lesion

Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2014 May;24(4):641-5. doi: 10.1007/s00590-013-1227-9. Epub 2013 Apr 30.

Abstract

In an attempt to present a new surgical technique for arthroscopic bony Bankart fixation, the authors developed the pulled sutures technique. In executing the new method, the authors first passed several non-absorbable sutures through labroligamentous tissue with displaced articular fragment by mimicking transglenoid suture technique. Aimed at achieving a safe and stable fixation, using a knotless anchor rather than transglenoid suture, was deployed. Overall, this pulled sutures technique was shown to be effective with the result of direct reduction, stable, and safe fixation for bony Bankart's lesion.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / surgery
  • Ligaments / surgery
  • Shoulder Fractures / surgery*
  • Shoulder Injuries*
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques*