Bankart Tear Treatment For Shoulder Dislocation

A severe injury is usually cited as the cause of a shoulder dislocation. When the humerus head dislocates from the glenoid, the glenohumeral ligaments which helps to hold the shoulder in its proper position at the front of the shoulder are injured. As such, a Bankart tear or lesion will occur. This will cause the shoulder to be prone to repeated dislocated in the future.

Shoulder dislocations are often treated with non surgical means initially. However if non surgical means do not work, surgical means will then be needed. Below are some of the Bankart procedures:

Non surgical

Pain relief medications

Medications can help to relief pain and make the shoulder instability much more comfortable and tolerable. However, they are unable to heal the torn or injured ligament. A sling will also be used in conjunction with medication to minimize stresses on the injured arm.

Exercises

Shoulder strengthening exercises can be performed to both strengthen and control the injured shoulder. A strong rotator cuff is able to stabilize the shoulder and reduce the chances of dislocation. Exercises also help to regain range of motion of the shoulder.

Modification of activities

Changes in daily activities and lifestyle will have to be carried out to avoid aggravating the shoulder.

Surgical

Bankart surgery helps to restore and regain the function of the shoulders. During surgery, the torn labrum and bankart lesion is reattached and ligaments are repaired. Surgery allows a secure and antomic repair and the success rate is high with over 90% of patients returning to their pre-injury conditions.

Arthroscopy. Tissues in the shoulder are repaired through the use of small incisions and small instruments. Since arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery, this is usually an outpatient surgery and the recovery time is faster.

Open Surgery. A larger incision will be made as compared to arthroscopy surgery and a longer recovery time will be needed. Patients may also feel more pain as compared to arthroscopy.

Rehabilitation. Shoulders will be placed in a protective sling after surgery for a minimum of a week to prevent any movement and stress. When the sling is taken off, rehabilitation exercises will be taught. The most important is to regain back the full range of motion and prevent internal scarring. Shoulder strengthening exercises will also be taught gradually.

Treatment for shoulder dislocation is a very technical and significant surgery, and each individual step directly affects the outcome. Recovery is not easy and much effort and determination is required of the patient. The treatment plan must be followed and commitment is required for the patient to recover to pre-injury levels.

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