CPT® Code 23455

An anterior capsulorrhaphy with labral repair, commonly referred to as the Bankart procedure, is a surgical intervention aimed at addressing instability in the glenohumeral joint, which is the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder. This procedure is particularly indicated for patients experiencing recurrent anterior dislocations of the shoulder, a condition that can lead to significant pain and functional impairment. The Bankart lesion, which is a specific type of injury characterized by the detachment of the anterior joint capsule from the fibro-cartilaginous glenoid ligament, is a common finding in individuals with this type of shoulder instability. During the procedure, a surgical incision is made over the anterior aspect of the shoulder to access the joint. The surgery involves meticulous dissection to expose critical anatomical structures, including the deltopectoral groove and the coracoid process, which is excised to facilitate access to the joint capsule. The subscapularis muscle is carefully separated from the joint capsule to allow for a thorough repair of the labrum and stabilization of the joint. The procedure not only repairs the damaged labrum but also reinforces the anterior capsule, thereby restoring stability to the shoulder joint and reducing the likelihood of future dislocations.