What is a Bankart and Reverse Bankart Tear?

Your labrum is anatomically divided into several compartments including anterior (bankart) and posterior (reverse bankart).

Bankart Lesions

Bankart lesions occur to the anterior portion of the labrum. Picture the labrum as a clock, bankart lesions are from the 2 o’clock to 6 o’clock position. This results when the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) translates anterior (forward) out or off the socket (glenoid) causing the fibrous tissue (labrum) to tear. Occasional a forceful subluxation or dislocation can cause on osseous bankart. This is a tear of the anterior labrum and fracture of the glenoid. Symptoms can include pain throughout the shoulder, feelings of instability, popping and grinding. With this type of injury activities, overhead such as throwing a ball or reaching to your side can be problematic.