Surgery may prevent repeat shoulder dislocations in young patients
NCT ID NCT03315819
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 40 patients aged 18-25 who had a first-time shoulder dislocation. Half received arthroscopic surgery to repair torn tissue, while the other half were treated with a sling for 3 weeks. The goal was to see which approach better prevents repeat dislocations over 2 years. Results could guide treatment for young, active patients at high risk of recurrence.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Arthroscopic Bankart repair (surgical procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that early surgery lowers the chance of repeat shoulder dislocations in young adults, potentially changing standard care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Surgery also carries risks like infection or stiffness.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Roger Salengro
Lille, 59000, France
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