2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Debate Speaker #2: Arthroscopic Bankart Plus Remplissage is Safe and Reliable

Debate Speaker #2: Arthroscopic Bankart Plus Remplissage is Safe and Reliable

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Dr. Calvo advocates for the Bankart-Remblissage procedure over Latter-J (Latarjet) for treating shoulder instability, especially in overhead and collision athletes. Citing studies, he points out lower recurrence rates, fewer complications, and better return-to-sport outcomes with Bankart-Remblissage, despite worse bone loss in patients. Long-term follow-up shows no recurrences with properly indicated Remblissage. Latarjet, a non-anatomic technique, alters shoulder anatomy and carries risks, illustrated by a reel of broken Latarjet screws. He recommends Bankart-Remblissage as the primary treatment, followed by bone reconstruction only if it fails, supporting his argument with clinical evidence and personal cases.

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Robert U. Hartzler, M.D., M.S.

Keywords

Bankart-Remblissage

Latarjet procedure

shoulder instability

overhead athletes

recurrence rates