Open AccessA modified surgical technique for reconstruction of an acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation
Author(s) -
Anthony Marchie,
Arun Kumar,
Melanio Catre
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
international journal of shoulder surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0973-6042
DOI - 10.4103/0973-6042.59973
Subject(s) - acromioclavicular joint , medicine , acromioclavicular dislocation , fibrous joint , dislocation , coracoclavicular ligament , surgery , clavicle , orthodontics , materials science , composite material
We report a modified surgical technique for reconstruction of coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligaments after acute dislocation of acromioclavicular joint using suture anchors. We have repaired 3 consecutive type III acromioclavicular dislocations with good results. This technique is simple and safe and allows anatomical reconstruction of the ligaments in acute dislocations.