Previous literature has demonstrated that an
increased number of preoperative anterior shoulder instability
episodes is associated with recurrent anterior shoulder instability
after arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR). However, a threshold for
the number of preoperative instability episodes that increases the
risk of recurrent anterior shoulder instability is not well
established.
A threshold of ≥2 preoperative anterior
shoulder instability episodes best predicted recurrent anterior
shoulder instability after ABR. Stratification beyond 1 versus ≥2
preoperative anterior shoulder instability episodes did not
increase predictive ability. This finding may help surgeons to
counsel patients and consider earlier surgical stabilization in
those who have sustained anterior shoulder instability
episodes.
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