2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Debate Speaker #1: Open Bankart is the Way

Debate Speaker #1: Open Bankart is the Way

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Dr. Alan discusses open shoulder stabilization surgery, contrasting it with arthroscopic techniques. He emphasizes that open surgery, though less commonly taught nowadays, offers superior stability, especially for athletes aiming to play high school and college sports. The procedure involves precise detachment and repair of the subscapularis tendon and capsule, allowing tailored tensioning to prevent shoulder dislocations without restricting motion. Citing literature and personal training from pioneers like Dr. Neer, he highlights lower failure rates and better return-to-sport outcomes (97% vs. 66%) with open surgery. He advocates for maintaining open surgery training despite arthroscopy’s popularity.

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Anand Murthi, M.D.

Keywords

open shoulder stabilization surgery

arthroscopic shoulder surgery

subscapularis tendon repair

shoulder dislocation prevention

return-to-sport outcomes