Subacromial osteolysis following hook plate fixation for acromioclavicular dislocation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Clavicular hook plates are extensively used in the treatment of acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation. Subacromial osteolysis is a typical complication following hook plate fixation. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the incidence of subacromial osteolysis and analyzed the associated characteristics of subacromial osteolysis to guide surgeons.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - April 18, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ligang Huang, Lijun Cai, Mingjun Fan, Pengzhen Yu, Dongpeng Tu Tags: Review Article Source Type: research