Shoulder dislocation accounts for half of all joint dislocation in human, among which recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation is the most common one with Bankart lesion in almost every case of anterior shoulder dislocation. Arthroscopic Bankart procedure is the main treatment for shoulder dislocation currently, however, postoperative recurrence remains a difficult problem. A large number of studies have shown that the recurrence after arthroscopic Bankart procedure is related to glenoid bone loss, patient's age, extent of motion, surgical methods, improper postoperative rehabilitation exercise and self-diseases. This paper reviews the factors related to recurrence after Bankart procedure, to provide reference for clinicians.