Author: University of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Seattle, WA 2008-08-13
Shoulder instability and shoulder dislocations. treatment of the unstable shoulder:
A Bankart repair is usually successful in stabilizing a shoulder with recurring dislocations. However, sometimes surgery can fail to stabilize the shoulder, either because the repair is not strong enough or because the socket of the shoulder is compromised. In these situations, a contoured bone graft may provide the needed stability by deepening the socket.
Shoulder instability and shoulder dislocations. treatment of the unstable shoulder:
A Bankart repair is usually successful in stabilizing a shoulder with recurring dislocations. However, sometimes surgery can fail to stabilize the shoulder, either because the repair is not strong enough or because the socket of the shoulder is compromised. In these situations, a contoured bone graft may provide the needed stability by deepening the socket.