How long does a Bankart repair surgery take?
Length of surgical repair for shoulder dislocations The procedure usually takes approximately one hour but the preoperative preparation and the postoperative recovery may add several hours to this time. Patients often spend two hours in the recovery room and about two days in the hospital after surgery.
Is Bankart surgery painful?
Arthroscopic Bankart repair results in minimal pain and trauma and less scarring and damage to surrounding tissue than traditional open surgery. There is also a shorter recovery period and a shorter length of rehabilitation than with traditional open surgery.
What can I expect after Bankart surgery?
The first 6 weeks the shoulder is kept fairly immobile to allow the area to heal as much as possible. For up to 8 weeks the focus is on normal shoulder movement, but lifting should still be avoided. At 3 months strengthening exercises for the shoulder will commence.
When can you drive after a Bankart repair?
You will continue to have follow-up visits until your shoulder is healed. Keep these appointments to help ensure your shoulder heals properly. Don’t drive until you are no longer taking prescription pain medicines and your healthcare provider says it’s OK. Driving may be restricted for several weeks after surgery.
How much does Bankart surgery cost?
Results: The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) for arthroscopic bankart versus non-operative treatment was $43,500. The estimated cost of surgical treatment must increase from approximately $11,000 to over $24,000 for surgery to no longer be cost-effective.
Is shoulder arthroscopy major surgery?
Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint has been a major advancement in surgical technique. This procedure allows less cutting of intact tissue to perform repairs, allowing for faster recovery times than with open surgery.
How long after shoulder surgery can I shower?
When can I shower or bathe? You can take a shower 3 days after your surgery. Before you take a shower, wrap your shoulder in plastic (your shoulder should be wrapped in plastic until your stitches or the strips have been taken out). DO NOT take baths until your surgeon says it is safe to do so.