Surgical Pearls and Pitfalls for Anatomic Acromioclavicular/Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction

Injuries to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint are common shoulder injuries in contact/collision athletes. There are a number of different surgical options that can be used to treat these injuries. The majority of these injuries can be treated nonoperatively with an early return to play for type I and II injuries. Surgical intervention and AC/CC (coracoclavicular) ligament reconstruction have excellent postoperative outcomes if complications can be avoided. This review will focus on the pearls and pitfalls for anatomic AC and CC ligament reconstruction for high-grade AC joint injuries.

Source: Clinics in Sports Medicine - July 6, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Peter S. Chang, Colin P. Murphy, Ryan J. Whalen, John M. Apostolakos, Matthew T. Provencher Source Type: research