Arthroscopic Fixation of Acute Large Bony Bankart with Suture-assisted Reduction and Screw Fixation - Surgical Technique.

Introduction: Glenoid rim fractures with Bankart lesions are called bony Bankart lesions and are associated with persistent glenohumeral joint instability. Acute bony Bankart lesions can be treated by various arthroscopic techniques. Here, we present a technique of arthroscopic bony Bankart repair using suture-assisted reduction and screw fixation.

Discussion: The conventional suture anchor repair does not provide compression of the fractured fragment, and the bony piece may tilt because of the single-point fixation.

Conclusion: This procedure can achieve firm compression between the bony fragments and prevent rotation of fragment during screw fixation to the glenoid. The capsular plication distributes the loads to the surrounding soft tissues. Hence, this procedure should be offered to all patients presenting acutely with a large bony Bankart of size >25% of glenoid width, as it is minimally invasive as well as provides excellent outcomes and anatomical union.