Level I prospective RCT comparing arthroscopic vs. open Bankart repair in 60 patients with strictly isolated traumatic Bankart lesions, with both groups repaired using identical metallic suture anchors and followed for 2 years using Constant and Rowe scores.
When you have a young patient with a truly isolated Bankart lesion (no capsular laxity, no bone loss, no ALPSA), arthroscopic suture anchor repair matches open repair for stability while preserving more ROM — make the diagnosis precise at arthroscopy before committing to either approach.
Level I prospective RCT comparing arthroscopic vs. open Bankart repair in 60 patients with strictly isolated traumatic Bankart lesions, with both groups repaired using identical metallic suture anchors and followed for 2 years using Constant and Rowe scores.
When you have a young patient with a truly isolated Bankart lesion (no capsular laxity, no bone loss, no ALPSA), arthroscopic suture anchor repair matches open repair for stability while preserving more ROM — make the diagnosis precise at arthroscopy before committing to either approach.