[The use of Debrecen plates in the management of acromioclavicular dislocation]

Since surgical treatment of the ruptured acromio-clavicular ligaments is still requiring an improvement, a new implant, the Debrecen-plate, was devised. Its application necessitates only a small exposure, soft tissue covers the plate favourably and spares the joint surface from immediate damage. The authors describe the surgical procedure and report on the outcome of 39 Tossy II and III injuries treated in this way.