Arthroscopic anatomical reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint

Acta Orthop Belg. 2008 Jun;74(3):397-400.

Abstract

Traditional techniques for restoration of a separated acromioclavicular joint are afflicted with various complications and often lead to recurrent dislocation. Lately, anatomic as well as minimally-invasive repair techniques with major focus on restoration of the coracoclavicular ligaments have been described for acromioclavicular joint reconstruction. We present a technique for an arthroscopically-assisted anatomical acromioclavicular joint reconstruction by replacing the conoid and trapezoid separately with nonabsorbable sutures and titanium buttons.

MeSH terms

  • Acromioclavicular Joint / injuries
  • Acromioclavicular Joint / surgery*
  • Arthroscopy*
  • Humans
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods