Open AccessAcromioclavicular Reconstruction Using Semitendinosus Tendon Autograft: A Technical Note and Case Report
Author(s) -
Mohammad Sharafi,
Hamid Rabie,
Leila Oryadi Zanjani
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of orthopedics and spine trauma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2538-4600
pISSN - 2538-2330
DOI - 10.18502/jost.v7i1.5963
Subject(s) - acromioclavicular joint , medicine , gold standard (test) , surgery , tendon , radiology
Background: Although there are several surgical options for the treatment of acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation, there is no definite gold standard. Anatomical reconstruction techniques are becoming more popular due to the new understandings of the anatomy and biomechanics of the ACJ.
Case Report: A 40-year-old male with left ACJ dislocation (Type 3 Rockwood classification) underwent anatomical reconstruction with a semitendinosus tendon graft harvested from the left knee.
Conclusion: Anatomical reconstruction of ACJ by autograft is an effective treatment option.