2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Debate Speaker #2: Arthroscopic Bankart is the Way

Debate Speaker #2: Arthroscopic Bankart is the Way

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The speaker discusses the benefits of arthroscopic Bankart repair for a 17-year-old baseball pitcher with shoulder instability. They emphasize the high success rate of the procedure, with a low risk of recurrence and a high rate of return to play. Research shows that Bankart repair results in a significantly lower recurrence rate compared to conservative treatment, making it a favorable option for athletes. Studies on overhead athletes also support the effectiveness of arthroscopic stabilization surgery, with a low rate of revision surgeries and positive return to play outcomes. In conclusion, arthroscopic Bankart repair is recommended for young athletes with shoulder instability, including baseball pitchers.

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Mary K. Mulcahey, M.D., FAANA

Keywords

arthroscopic Bankart repair

shoulder instability

baseball pitcher

athletes

stabilization surgery