Open AccessAcute Fixation of Type IV and V Acromioclavicular Separations: An Internal Splint Technique
Author(s) -
Joey LaMartina,
Brian C. Lau,
Liane M. Miller,
Madeleine Salesky,
Brian T. Feeley,
C. Benjamin,
Alan L. Zhang
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
orthopaedic journal of sports medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.329
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2325-9671
DOI - 10.1177/2325967118783752
Subject(s) - medicine , dash , surgery , range of motion , internal fixation , acromioclavicular joint , fixation (population genetics) , radiography , splint (medicine) , reduction (mathematics) , splints , orthodontics , population , computer science , mathematics , geometry , environmental health , operating system
The results of this study demonstrate a reliable new technique for acute fixation of type IV or V AC joint injuries via an internal splint construct. This technique enables reduction in the coronal and sagittal planes without the need for graft augmentation or a rigid implant, allowing healing of the coracoclavicular and AC ligaments.
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