[Results of Bankart procedure in recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder].

Of 41 patients with recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder operated on during a nine-year period (1970-1979), twenty-eight were re-examined and six answered a questionnaire. There were two recurrences (6%) after repair by the Bankart-Procedure. The results at follow-up were rated excellent in 59%, good in 29%, and poor in 12%. In 35% limitation in the external rotation was noted. We concluded that with the technique of the Bankart repair as described, only short postoperative immobilisation is necessary, early return of motion and function can be expected.