A Bankart lesion is a tear of the lower front portion of the shoulder labrum that commonly occurs after a shoulder dislocation, leading to shoulder instability.
Shoulder instability
Pain after dislocation
Clicking or catching
Weakness
Feeling the shoulder may slip out
Limited range of motion
Deep shoulder pain
Loose or unstable feeling
Clicking during movement
Fear of the shoulder slipping out
Pain with overhead activity
Shoulder dislocation
Contact sports
Falls onto an outstretched arm
Football
Hockey
Traumatic shoulder injuries
History of shoulder dislocation
Feeling of instability
Pain with overhead movement
Clicking or catching
Shoulder feels like it may pop out
Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.
1Stop sports and overhead activity
2Ice the shoulder
3Wear a sling if instructed
4Schedule an orthopedic evaluation
5Avoid activities that cause instability
Repeated shoulder dislocations
Severe instability
Unable to move the shoulder
Numbness or tingling after injury
Major deformity following trauma
Physical therapy may restore stability in some patients
Strengthen the rotator cuff and scapular muscles
Athletes may require arthroscopic repair
Return to sports gradually after clearance
For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice.