A Bankart repair is done to treat anterior shoulder instability. The shoulder joint connects the humerus (upper arm bone) and the shoulder blade (scapula). Anterior (towards front) shoulder instability occurs from shoulder labrum and ligament tears, also known as Bankart lesions. This ring of cartilage facilitates normal shoulder movement by increasing the concavity of the shoulder socket for the ball of the humerus to fit in. This is typically done as an arthroscopic surgery that requires a small incision and arthroscope (camera) to minimize muscle loss and damage. In some cases, open surgery may be necessary. After the surgeon makes a small incision, they will repair the labrum tear and capsule ligaments to the glenoid rim to restore normal physiological shoulder movement. The surgeon will determine the appropriate treatment after considering a patient’s age, injury severity, activity levels and overall shoulder joint stability.