25/02/2026
📌 What is a Bankart Lesion?
A Bankart lesion is a tear of the antero-inferior labrum of the shoulder joint.
It commonly occurs after an anterior shoulder dislocation and leads to recurrent shoulder instability, especially in young active individuals.
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⚠️ Common Causes
• Traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation
• Sports injury (cricket, kabaddi, gym, contact sports)
• Fall on outstretched hand
• Repetitive overhead activity
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🔎 Symptoms
• Recurrent shoulder dislocation or subluxation
• Feeling of shoulder “coming out”
• Pain during overhead movement
• Weakness & apprehension
• Clicking or catching sensation
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🧪 Diagnosis
• Clinical examination (Apprehension test)
• MRI Shoulder
• MR Arthrogram (gold standard for labral injury)
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🏥 Treatment Options
🔹 Conservative Treatment
• Rest & sling
• Physiotherapy
• Strengthening rotator cuff & scapular stabilizers
🔹 Surgical Treatment (Arthroscopic Bankart Repair)
• Labrum reattached using suture anchors
• Minimally invasive procedure
• Early mobilization & structured rehab
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⏳ Recovery
• Sling for 3–4 weeks
• Physiotherapy for 3–4 months
• Return to sports: 4–6 months
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👨⚕️ Don’t Ignore Recurrent Dislocation
Early treatment prevents:
• Chronic instability
• Bone loss
• Cartilage damage
• Early arthritis
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Dr Ashok Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Specialist
📞 8239994888