Arthroscopic fixation of type III acromioclavicular dislocations

Acta Orthop Belg. 2007 Oct;73(5):566-70.

Abstract

Type III Acromio-Clavicular Joint dislocations can be treated successfully by surgical stabilisation in situ, with or without reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligaments. The authors describe a simple and reliable mode of fixation, performed arthroscopically. The technique can be used for in situ fixation, or as part of an arthroscopically assisted Weaver and Dunn procedure. Using a metallic anchor loaded with a braided polyfilament suture, a strong and reliable fixation of the clavicle to the coracoid process is obtained. No hardware removal is necessary. Concomitant glenohumeral pathology can be treated simultaneously.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Acromioclavicular Joint / injuries
  • Acromioclavicular Joint / surgery*
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Orthopedic Procedures / instrumentation
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome