Economic Reliable Arthroscopic Technique for Reduction and Fixation of Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation.

ABSTRACT: Separation of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) is a common orthopaedic injury among athletes involved in contact sports and victims of motor vehicle accidents. ACJ disruptions are common in athletes. Treatment is guided by the level of injury; grade 1 and 2 injuries are managed nonoperatively. Grades 4-6 are managed operatively, whereas grade 3 is an area of controversy. Several operative techniques have been described to restore anatomy and function. We present a technique that's safe, economic, and reliable in the management of acute ACJ dislocation. It allows intra-articular glenohumeral assessment and relies on a coracoclavicular sling. This is an arthroscopic-assisted technique. It entails a small transverse or vertical incision over distal clavicle 2 cm away from ACJ, which enables

SUBMITTER: Refaat M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10265274 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature