[Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization].

Beside electro-thermic procedures (ETACS, LACS) several suture-anchor system for labrum fixation have been developed in the last years. From 4/96 to 10/00 we performed 242 arthroscopic shoulder stabilizations with FASTak-(n = 159) Panalok-(n = 26) and Suretac suture anchors (n = 57) in our clinic. The patients were re-examined with a follow-up of at least 12 months. The best results were in the FASTak-group. After 2 years 4.7% suffered a redislocation. 28.6% (2 patients) needed a revision. The Rowe score was 83.1 +/- 20.9 points. There was a high satisfaction of the patients with the operative result and 60.9% could go back to their pre-op sports level. Compared to open procedures the arthroscopic shoulder stabilization has many advantages. At 24-months follow-up this study demonstrates good results of arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation with FASTak suture anchors.