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Arthroscopic anatomical reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint.

Authors :
Salzmann GM
Walz L
Schoettle PB
Imhoff AB
Source :
Acta orthopaedica Belgica [Acta Orthop Belg] 2008 Jun; Vol. 74 (3), pp. 397-400.
Publication Year :
2008

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0001-6462
Volume :
74
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta orthopaedica Belgica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18686468