Shoulder Pain

Labral Tears

Usual injuries(dislocation) to the atheletic shoulder lead to an Anterior soft tissue tear which leads to a recurrent anterior dislocation in abduction and external rotation manuover. This tearing of anterior Capsulo-labral complex is called a bankart lesion. Biceps is attached to a part of the superior most labrum and is typically avulsed in throwing athletes. This can also occour after a traumatic event and lead to a painful shoulder. Posterior dislocation or reverse bankart is fairly uncommon and typically seen in patients with seizure disorders or after a traumatic event.

Most active patients having these injuries usually require a surgical repair. This can be done using minimally invasive techniques (Arthroscopy) and have good to excellent functional results.