Percutaneous endobutton fixation of acute acromioclavicular joint injuries and lateral clavicle fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This paper describes a novel technique developed by the senior author to address acute acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocations and certain distal clavicle fractures.

Methods

The procedure employs a four strand, single tunnel, double endobutton repair performed entirely percutaneously, without any arthroscopic guidance or deep surgical dissection.

Results

We present the preliminary results from our series of 6 consecutive patients performed over a period of 18 months. The mean length of surgery was 36min (range 32-40) and the mean correction of coracoclavicular (CC) distance achieved was 12.6 mm (range 10.3-14.1). There was no restriction of movement in any of the patients post-operatively and their average QuickDASH scores at final follow-up was 4.2 (r

SUBMITTER: Manohara R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6494760 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature