title: Application of arthroscopy in anterior luxation of the shoulder.
abstract: Background. Arthroscopy is undoubtly the most comprehensive procedure for shoulder lesions providing even better inspection of the interior of the joint than conventional open procedures.<br /> Material and methods. The atrthroscopic Bankart procedure by suture and MITEK technique was performed in 102 patients (1992-2003) with acute anterior shoulder dislocations. The minimum follow-up was 1 year. Clinical examination demostrated positive labrum pathology in all cases. <br /> Results. Arthroscopic treatment of acute shoulder dislocations has been succesfull in 100%. None of 102 patients experienced intraoperative complications or infections. A slight loss of abduction and minimal loss of external rotation was found in patients but there was no recurrence of complete dislocations or subluxations. <br /> Conclusions. We believe that arthroscopic surgical intervention after the initial shoulder dislocations can dramatically lower the recurrence rate and should be considered as a treatment option in young patients.
authors.affiliation: Oddział Urazowo-Ortopedyczny, Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny, Bielsko-Biała.
authors.forename: Roman
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pawlas
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Frac
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dziecioł
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilczyński