Surgeries for Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder dislocation occurs when the ball of the shoulder joint is pulled or knocked out of its socket. In some cases, the shoulder bone can be placed back to its original place with the help of the conservative method. Trauma to the joint leads to severe pain, instability, and recurring dislocation in such cases shoulder surgeries are recommended to stabilize the area and minimize the risk of repetition of dislocations in the future. There are several different surgeries option for repairing shoulder dislocation, depending on the severity and location of the injury within the shoulder. Bankart Repair surgery This kind of shoulder surgery is needed if the dislocated shoulder moves towards the front of the body. The ring of cartilage surrounding the socket may have been torn out of the socket. It repairs the tear in cartilage and reattaches it to the socket. Depending on the severity of this surgery can also be performed arthroscopically or as an open procedure. Another shoulder disloc...