title: Arthroscopic bankart repair: accessory posterior portal with slotted cannula for lowest capsulolabral access.
abstract: We present a novel technique for safe establishment of the accessory posterior portal using a slotted cannula. Arthroscopic Bankart repair is a common procedure. A variety of arthroscopic techniques have been described in the literature, commonly using the posterior portal for visualization and the anterior portal with a working cannula. The accessory posterior portal enables elegant access to the lower part of the capsulolabral junction, a firmer grasp and mobilization of the tissue, quick and easy tool exchange using a slotted cannula, and clearer suture placement because of the flat, direct working angle. The skin incision is made small without the need for an arthroscopic cannula, and the portal location is in a relatively safe zone. The use of the accessory posterior portal along with a slotted cannula shortens the duration of the operative procedure and improves safety and performance.
authors.affiliation: Reading Shoulder Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, England.
authors.forename: Oren
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Tsvieli
authors.affiliation: Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.
authors.forename: Ehud
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Atoun
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors.forename: Eyal
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Amar
authors.affiliation: Reading Shoulder Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, England ; Centre for Sports Medicine and Human Performance, School of Sport and Education, Brunel University, London, England.
authors.forename: Ofer
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Levy
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors.forename: Ehud
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rath