1. Bankart Tear

The arow demonstrates where the cartilage of the shoulder has been torn of the socket (glenoid) of the shoulder

2. The Detached Labrum

A probe demonstrated the detachment (arrowed)

3. Insertion of anchour

A hole is drilled into the bone

4. Anchour insertion

Once the hole is drilled, the anchour is inserted. Note the white stitch (arrowed)

5. Stitching the Labrum

A hollow needle is passed through the torn labrum

6. Stitching the Labrum

A nylon stitch is passed through the hollow needle

7. Stitching the Labrum

The nylons stitch is tied to the anchour stitch and they are pulled through

Tieing the knot

Once the white stitch is around the torn labrum, a knot is tied outside the shoulder and passed down the portal

Completed repair

Once the knot is tied the repair is complete. At ease 2-3 stitches are usually required