title: The results of arthroscopic anterior stabilisation of the shoulder using the bioknotless anchor system.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Shoulder instability is a common condition, particularly affecting a young, active population. Open capsulolabral repair is effective in the majority of cases, however arthroscopic techniques, particularly using suture anchors, are being used with increasing success.
  
  
  METHODS
  15 patients with shoulder instability were operated on by a single surgeon (VK) using BioKnotless anchors (DePuy Mitek, Raynham, MA). The average length of follow-up was 21 months (17 to 31) with none lost to follow-up. Constant scores in both arms, patient satisfaction, activity levels and recurrence of instability was recorded.
  
  
  RESULTS
  80% of patients were satisfied with their surgery. 1 patient suffered a further dislocation and another had recurrent symptomatic instability. The average constant score returned to 84% of that measured in the opposite (unaffected) shoulder. There were no specific post-operative complications encountered.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In terms of recurrence of symptoms, our results show success rates comparable to other methods of shoulder stabilisation. This technique is safe and surgeons familiar with shoulder arthroscopy will not encounter a steep learning curve. Shoulder function at approximately 2 years post repair was good or excellent in the majority of patients and it was observed that patient satisfaction was correlated more with return to usual activities than recurrence of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Stafford General Hospital, Stafford, UK. s.j.cooke@virgin.net.
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Cooke
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Starks
authors.forename: Vinod
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kathuria