I've had recurrent shoulder dislocations it's happened over 1,000 times now. My doctor recommended surgery, but I'm unsure if it'll help. Will I be able to return to playing sports after the procedure? Does surgery guarantee a full recovery, or are there other exercises I can try to strengthen my shoulder instead?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Recurrent shoulder dislocations benefit most from arthroscopic Bankart repair‚Äîsurgery helps resume sports with low recurrence if rehab is followed well.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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