One dislocation is too many. Permanent stabilization through expert arthroscopic surgery is the definitive answer.
University Lecturer & Consultant Surgeon | Specialist in Sports Injuries and Joint Replacement
After a first shoulder dislocation, the risk of recurrence is alarmingly high — particularly if the initial injury was before age 25. Shoulder instability treatment in Cairo at JointCure focuses on identifying the specific anatomical cause of instability and selecting the most appropriate surgical solution to definitively prevent further dislocations.
Most common type. The ball dislocates forwards, tearing the front labrum (Bankart lesion). Classic after a fall on an outstretched arm.
Less common. Common in contact sports or seizures. Requires different surgical approach.
Joint is loose in multiple directions, often due to ligamentous laxity (hypermobility). Treated differently to traumatic instability.
Surgery for shoulder instability in Egypt is recommended when:
See our Shoulder Surgery Cost Guide for full pricing information on both Bankart and Latarjet procedures in Cairo.
Book a consultation with Dr. Labib and get a professional assessment at JointCure Clinic, New Cairo.
Shoulder instability refers to the tendency of the shoulder joint to dislocate or sublux (partially slip out) repeatedly. It is almost always caused by initial structural damage — a torn labrum (Bankart lesion) or bone loss — that prevents the joint from self-stabilizing.
Yes. Each repeated dislocation causes progressive bone loss from the socket (glenoid erosion) and damage to the humeral head. After 3+ dislocations, bone loss becomes so significant that simple labrum repair fails and a Latarjet bone-block procedure becomes necessary.
Physiotherapy can strengthen the muscles around the shoulder, but it cannot repair a torn labrum. Once the labrum is torn, the only way to reliably prevent re-dislocation is surgical repair.
Book your consultation with Dr. Mohamed Labib today and get a professional medical assessment for your condition at our New Cairo clinic.
