A Single-Tunnel Technique for Coracoclavicular and Acromioclavicular Ligament Reconstruction | Zendy

Michael B. Banffy | Zendy; Carola F. van Eck | Zendy; Michael Stanton | Zendy; Neal S. ElAttrache | Zendy

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A Single-Tunnel Technique for Coracoclavicular and Acromioclavicular Ligament Reconstruction

Author(s) -

Michael B. Banffy,

Carola F. van Eck,

Michael Stanton,

Neal S. ElAttrache

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

arthroscopy techniques

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.66

H-Index - 31

ISSN - 2212-6287

DOI - 10.1016/j.eats.2017.02.024

Subject(s) - acromioclavicular joint , medicine , coracoclavicular ligament , clavicle , surgery , ligament

Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation is a common injury seen in the young adult athletic population. Both the indications for surgical management and the best operative technique remain controversial. One of the most popular reconstruction techniques is the anatomic double-tunnel coracoclavicular (CC) ligament reconstruction. However, there have been several case reports of clavicle fractures with this technique. This article presents a single-tunnel reconstruction technique that aims to restore both the CC and AC ligament function, while minimizing fracture risk.

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