Bankert's Tear
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Bankart's Tear
When the labrum of the shoulder joint is torn, the stability of the shoulder joint may be compromised. A specific type of labral tear is called a Bankart tear. A Bankart tear typically occurs when an individual sustains a shoulder dislocation. As the shoulder pops out of joint, it often tears the labrum, especially in younger patients. The tear is to a part of the labrum called the inferior glenohumeral ligament. When the inferior glenohumeral ligament is torn, this is called a Bankart tear.
Typical symptoms of a Bankart tear include:
- – a sense of instability or giving out of the shoulder
- – repeat dislocations, often occurring more easily over time
- – catching sensations in the shoulder joint
- – aching of the shoulder and upper arm
Often patients will complain that they cannot trust their shoulder, fearing it may dislocate again. A particular position that causes sensations of the arm wanting to give out is with the arm out to the side with the hand pointing upwards above the head. This movement of abduction and external rotation is a particularly vulnerable position for the shoulder joint.
Small bankart’s tear may need conservative therapy and rehabilitation. Unstable tear needs surgical management. Arthroscopic repair is done for unstable tear. It ensures faster and full recovery.
