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S/P Bankhart Repair

Definition:
Operation for habitual anterior shoulder dislocation. The joint capsule is sewed to the detached glenoid labrum, without duplication of the subscapularis tendon
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the shoulder
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
  • Weakness in the shoulder
Causes:
  • Recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation
Treatment:
  • Period of immobilization in a sling- 6 weeks
  • Passive ROM, then progress to active ROM
  • Posture program
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening