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Treatment and evolution of grade III acromioclavicular dislocations in soccer players
Ernesto Pereira-Graterol1, Pedro Álvarez-Díaz, Roberto Seijas
1Mutualidad Catalana de Futbolistas de la Federación Española de Fútbol, Barcelona, Spain.
Purpose:
To evaluate postoperative functional results in soccer players diagnosed with acute grade III acromioclavicular dislocation, stabilized with clavicular hook plate.
Methods:
Between 2006 and 2010, 11 soccer players were diagnosed with acute acromioclavicular dislocation. Mean age was 22.9 years. The clavicular hook plate was used for stabilization. The follow-up was 4 years (2-6 years).
Results:
Constant score showed 82 % excellent results and 18 % good functional results. Average pain measured with VAS was 1.8 (±0.59) mm out of 10. We did not report any complication within the process.
Conclusions:
Use of the clavicular hook plate is considered adequate for the treatment of acute acromioclavicular dislocation in soccer players, allowing a quick return to sports.
Level Of Evidence:
Retrospective case series, Level IV.
