Combined Double-Pulley Remplissage and Bankart Repair

Arthrosc Tech. 2022 Feb 18;11(3):e419-e425. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.11.011. eCollection 2022 Mar.

Abstract

The use of arthroscopic Bankart repair to treat anterior shoulder instability has become increasingly widespread. However, high rates of recurrent instability within the presence of glenohumeral bony defects, specifically Hill-Sachs lesions, have well documented a key concern regarding the arthroscopic Bankart repair process. Our technique describes the pairing of a remplissage to fill the Hill-Sachs lesion with the Bankart repair, preventing loss in shoulder stiffness and stability. This technique involves a double-pulley-combined remplissage and Bankart repair to maintain a low-failure, minimally invasive procedure.