When shoulder instability keeps you from the activities you love, arthroscopic Bankart repair offers a minimally invasive path to lasting stability. Dr. Reza Jazayeri is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, with a fellowship from the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He performs this procedure with a clinical focus on the shoulder, knee, and elbow.
His approach combines advanced surgical techniques with preoperative metabolic optimization and structured rehabilitation planning. Patients throughout the Greater Los Angeles area seek his care for recurrent shoulder dislocations and labral tears that have not responded to conservative treatment.
Bankart Repair Surgery Overview
A Bankart tear occurs when the labrum, a ring of cartilage that deepens the shoulder socket, pulls away from the glenoid bone during a dislocation. This injury leaves the shoulder vulnerable to repeated instability. Arthroscopic Bankart repair reattaches the torn labrum using small suture anchors placed through tiny incisions.
The procedure also tightens the stretched joint capsule to restore normal shoulder mechanics. Performed under general anesthesia, the surgery typically takes about one hour.
Most patients stay overnight for monitoring before returning home the next day. The minimally invasive nature of the technique means less tissue disruption and smaller scars compared to open surgery.
Benefits Of Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
Arthroscopic Bankart repair offers several advantages for people dealing with shoulder instability. The procedure has a low complication rate and a redislocation risk below 5% in well-selected patients. Small incisions reduce postoperative pain and speed early recovery.
Patients typically regain functional range of motion faster than with open procedures. The technique allows the surgeon to see and treat additional damage inside the joint that may not appear on imaging.
For athletes and active adults in Los Angeles, this means a more predictable return to sports and daily activities. Dr. Jazayeri enhances these benefits by incorporating biologic augmentation when appropriate, supporting the body’s natural healing response at the repair site.
Who Can Benefit From This Procedure
You may be a candidate for arthroscopic Bankart repair if you have experienced one or more traumatic shoulder dislocations and continue to feel instability. People with a confirmed Bankart tear on MRI who have not improved with physical therapy often benefit most. Athletes in throwing, contact, or overhead sports frequently seek this procedure to restore confidence in their shoulder.
Active adults in Beverly Hills and surrounding Los Angeles communities who want to return to weight training, swimming, or recreational sports also make good candidates. The decision depends on several factors, including the extent of glenoid bone loss, your activity goals, and your overall health. Dr. Jazayeri evaluates each patient individually, exploring non-surgical options first whenever possible.
What To Expect During The Surgery
On the day of your procedure, you will meet with the anesthesia team before entering the operating room. Once you are under general anesthesia, Dr. Jazayeri makes two to three small incisions around your shoulder. A tiny camera called an arthroscope is inserted to examine the joint and confirm the tear pattern.
He then places suture anchors into the glenoid bone and uses the attached sutures to secure the labrum back in its proper position. The capsule is tightened to restore stability.
The incisions are closed with small stitches and covered with a sterile dressing. The entire process takes roughly one hour.
Postoperative Care And Rehabilitation
After surgery, you will wear a sling to protect the repair for about four to six weeks. During this period, you can remove the sling for gentle pendulum exercises and elbow motion as directed. Sleeping in a reclined position often helps with comfort during the first few weeks.
Dr. Jazayeri provides detailed postoperative instructions and follows your progress closely. His practice uses a digital rehab partnership with myHealthTrack, giving you remote access to guided recovery protocols. Most patients can return to desk work within one to two weeks.
Driving is typically restricted until you are out of the sling and no longer taking pain medication. Full recovery and return to contact sports usually takes six months or more.
Physical Therapy For Shoulder Recovery
Physical therapy is a critical part of your recovery after arthroscopic Bankart repair. The process moves through distinct phases, starting with passive motion and gradually progressing to active strengthening. Early therapy focuses on reducing swelling and maintaining range of motion in safe planes.
Around six to eight weeks, you begin active-assisted exercises to rebuild shoulder control. Strengthening the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers becomes the focus at three to four months.
Sport-specific training starts once you have full strength and stability, usually around four to six months. Dr. Jazayeri coordinates with your physical therapist to ensure the protocol matches your specific repair and activity goals.
Factors Influencing Surgical Success
Several factors affect how well arthroscopic Bankart repair works over the long term. Glenoid bone loss is one of the most important. When a significant portion of the socket bone is missing, the failure rate increases and an alternative procedure may be needed.
Your age and activity level also matter. Younger patients in contact sports face a higher risk of reinjury. Following the postoperative protocol, including sling use and therapy restrictions, directly impacts healing.
Dr. Jazayeri addresses modifiable factors before surgery through prehabilitation and metabolic optimization. He checks vitamin D levels, inflammatory markers, and nutritional status as part of his standard surgical preparation. This approach is supported by his own peer-reviewed research on surgical recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Arthroscopic Bankart Repair is a minimally invasive surgery aimed at fixing shoulder instability caused by a Bankart tear. This procedure reattaches the torn labrum and tightens the shoulder joint capsule using small suture anchors.
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Individuals who have experienced traumatic shoulder dislocations and feel ongoing instability may benefit from this surgery. Athletes and active adults who have not improved with physical therapy are often good candidates for Arthroscopic Bankart Repair.
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After surgery, you will wear a sling for about four to six weeks to protect the repair. Physical therapy will start soon after, focusing on gentle movements and gradually progressing to strengthening exercises.
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The surgery usually takes about one hour and is performed under general anesthesia. Most patients require an overnight stay for monitoring before going home the next day.
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Factors such as glenoid bone loss, age, and activity level can influence the long-term success of the surgery. Following the postoperative care plan, including therapy and restrictions, is crucial for optimal healing.
Why Choose Us For Arthroscopic Bankart Repair?
We understand how shoulder instability can affect your daily life and athletic performance. Dr. Reza Jazayeri, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializes in sports medicine and has clinical expertise in treating shoulder injuries. His focus on minimally invasive techniques means you can expect less pain and quicker recovery times.
Dr. Jazayeri combines advanced surgical methods with personalized rehabilitation plans. He emphasizes prehabilitation and metabolic optimization to enhance your recovery.
With a commitment to treating you like family, he explores all options, including non-surgical treatments, before recommending surgery. This patient-centered approach is what sets us apart in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Meet Dr. Reza Jazayeri
Dr. Reza Jazayeri specializes in sports medicine with expertise in shoulder, knee, and elbow injuries. A Southern California native, Dr. Jazayeri combines an engineering background with elite surgical training, completing his orthopedic surgery residency at the nationally ranked NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and a sports medicine fellowship at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic.
After more than 15 years caring for patients within the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Jazayeri joined DOCS Health to expand a practice focused on personalized orthopedic and sports medicine care and surgical excellence. As Director of Longevity at DOCS Health, he leads the development and implementation of optimization protocols and regenerative medicine strategies designed to improve long-term musculoskeletal health and extend healthspan.
His published work includes a 2026 coauthored review of nutritional optimization in spine surgery in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. View Dr. Jazayeri’s research publications and training.
Dr Jazayeri, first, repaired a torn rotator cuff. I reinjured my shoulder several years later, and he performed a shoulder replacement. I went home the same day as the surgery, I have full range of motion, and I needed next to no pain meds. He’s the best and very well known as such in the Ventura area.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If shoulder instability is holding you back, arthroscopic Bankart repair may help you move forward with confidence. Dr. Reza Jazayeri brings over 15 years of experience and double board certification in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine to every patient he treats in Los Angeles.
His practice serves patients from Beverly Hills and across Southern California, with virtual consultations available for those outside the area. Contact us to schedule your evaluation and learn whether this procedure fits your needs.
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