SHOULDER DISLOCATION OR SHOULDER INSTABILITY
Shoulder dislocation is a common condition in athletes. The shoulder dislocates anteriorly (most common) when the arm is pulled in abduction and external rotation.
The first time a shoulder dislocates, it tears the supporting structure called the labrum of the shoulder. This tear is called a Bankart tear. A tear in the labrum does not heal itself and hence patients have recurrent shoulder dislocations. If the shoulder dislocates often, the bankart tear size increases and then the socket bone also breaks. This is then called a Bony Bankart lesion.
A depression develops on the back of the humeral head as a result of the dislocation. This is called a Hill Sach's lesion.
If left alone, 70 % of the shoulders will have recurrent dislocations when the arm goes in abduction and external rotation.
In order to prevent shoulder dislocation, the best treatment is shoulder arthroscopy and bankart repair.
Dr. Chintan Desai is the best shoulder arthroscopy surgeon in mumbai. He is trained in the best techniques for shoulder arthroscopy and bankart repair. He performs the KNOTLESS BANKART REPAIR.
After repair, most patients resume normal activities in 3 - 4 months.
Testimonial
The above is a video testimonial of patient Vishwanath Karandhikar professional football player operated by Dr. Chintan Desai - Best Orthopedic Shoulder Specialist Surgeon in Mumbai, India.
He had recurrent shoulder dislocations after his shoulder dislocated in a game where he was injured.
He explains his injury, the arthroscopic bankart surgery and his recovery with Dr. Chintan Desai - Top Orthopedic Shoulder Specialist Surgeon.