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Traumatic detachment of the glenoid labrum, commonly occurring in anterior dislocations of the shoulder
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a detachment of the anteroinferior portion of the glenoid labrum and capsule
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a labral tear that occurs when a shoulder dislocates
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a specific injury to a part of the shoulder joint called the labrum
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a tear of the labrum of the shoulder
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a type of labral tear most commonly due to dislocation of
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An anterior pouch that is formed when the humeral head dislocates anteriorly, and remains following reduction, leaving a deficit in the anterior restraining mechanisms.
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A detachment of the anterior part of the labrum from the rim of the glenohumeral cavity, often resulting from traumatic injury and resulting in shoulder instability.
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Avulsion of the anterior glenoid labrum which is usually associated with anterior shoulder dislocations
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a defect in the shoulder capsule and labrum caused by a shoulder dislocation. The defect is located at the anteroinferior border of the glenoid. The defect is referred to as a bony Bankart lesion when, in addition to the soft tissue defect, a piece of bone is missing from the anteroinferior glenoid.
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In orthopaedics, a Bankart lesion is an injury of the anterior glenoid labrum due to repeated (anterior) shoulder dislocation. It is an indication for surgery and often accompanied by a Hill-Sachs lesion, damage to the posterior humeral head.
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