Arthroscopic Fiber Tape-Augmented Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction Using Semitendinosus Tendon for Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Separation.

ABSTRACT: This article describes an improved arthroscopic, drill-free technique for chronic acromioclavicular joint separations, avoiding the risks of coracoid or clavicular fracture associated with bone tunnels. The technique eliminates bone drilling by passing No. 5 sutures and FiberTape (Arthrex) around the coracoid base and clavicle. A semitendinosus tendon graft is guided doubly around this path using the sutures. This creates a FiberTape-tendon complex that replicates native coracoclavicular ligament function, offering vertical stability and biological integration for long-term healing. This approach offers a safe, effective solution for chronic acromioclavicular joint instability.

SUBMITTER: Liu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801008 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature