title: Percutaneous tensioning of the glenohumeral ligaments during arthroscopic bankart repair.
abstract: Tensioning of the inferior glenohumeral ligament complex (IGLC) before arthroscopic repair is a critical step in restoring stability. This article describes a simple surgical technique to tension the IGLC percutaneously before arthroscopic fixation. This technique eliminates the need for grasping instruments and a second anterior portal.
authors.affiliation: Section of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, West Virginia University Department of Orthopedics, Morgantown 26506, USA.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Post
mesh_terms: D020679:Arthroscopes; D019723:Endoscopes; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D013718:Tensile Strength