ARTHROSCOPIC REPAIR OF THE RECURRENT ANTERIOR SHOULDER DISLOCATION (EL-ZAHAAR AND MAHDY SIMPLIFIED TECHNIQUE)

Twenty-four recurrent anterior traumatic unidirectional shoulder dislocations were stabilized arthroscopically with a muscular capsculolabral suturing technique. A Bankart lesion was diagnosed and repaired in all cases. Postoperative follow-up averaged 26 months (range 24-36 months). All results were rated excellent. All patients achieved full, painless range of motion, and no instances of postoperative instability occurred. There was one complication with stitch sinus. The details of the operative technique are described.