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SAGE Publications, American Journal of Sports Medicine, 5(36), p. 961-965, 2008

DOI: 10.1177/0363546507312643

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Minimally invasive coracoclavicular stabilization with suture anchors for acute acromioclavicular dislocation.

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Abstract

Background The management of acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is controversial. Purpose The authors describe a surgical technique involving securing the clavicle to the coracoid process using suture anchors for the treatment of acute AC joint injury. Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods Twenty patients were evaluated retrospectively, clinically, and radiographically, for a mean of 41.2 months. Results At last follow-up, the mean Constant score for the 20 patients was 89.5. Eighteen patients (90%) maintained complete AC joint reduction in both anteroposterior and axillary views. Slight loss of reduction was noted in 2 patients (10%), but their functional outcomes were good. No fixation failure or pulling out of suture anchors was encountered. Conclusion This minimally invasive technique using a suture anchor for the treatment of acute AC dislocation is easily performed.