Arthroscopic Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction for Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation.

CONCLUSION: ACCLR for acute dislocation of the ACJ is a useful surgical procedure that gives satisfactory clinical and radiologic outcomes on mid- and long-term follow-up. ACCLR can stabilize vertical instability of the ACJ. If instability in the horizontal direction remains, repair or reconstruction of the acromioclavicular ligament should be added to prevent osteoarthritic changes of the ACJ.
PMID: 30135343 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Nippon Medical School - August 25, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Hashiguchi H, Iwashita S, Abe K, Sonoki K, Yoneda M, Takai S Tags: J Nippon Med Sch Source Type: research