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Dislocated shoulder causes labral tear and detachment.
Sometimes an injury can cause the humeral head (top of the arm bone) to come out of glenoid (the socket).
Most shoulder dislocations are anterior dislocations meaning the humeral head comes forward as it leaves the socket.
The labrum is a rim of cartilage that attaches around the edge of the glenoid and contributes to the stability of the shoulder joint. Sometimes the humeral head tears part of the labrum as it dislocates. This is known as a Bankart lesion. The Bankart lesion can result in the shoulder joint becoming unstable and requiring surgery. A Bankart repair involves reattachment and tightening of the torn labrum.
The torn edges of the labrum are removed to reveal fresh labrum.
Small holes are drilled in the glenoid to receive a special fixation device called an anchor. Attached to the anchor are sutures which are used to pull the labrum back on to the glenoid.
This process is repeated until the labrum is completely reattached to the glenoid.
After the procedure the arm is placed in a sling for a few weeks. Physical therapy will be required to regain shoulder motion and strength.