ARTHROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT DISLOCATION BY TIGHT ROPE TECHNIQUE (ARTHREX(®))

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Arthroscopy

Background:

• Acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is a common shoulder injury.
• Surgical intervention is often required for severe AC joint separations.
• Minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques are increasingly favored for shoulder injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the arthroscopic treatment of acute acromioclavicular dislocation using the Tight Rope - Arthrex system.
• To evaluate the clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction following this procedure.

Main Methods:

• A prospective study involving 10 patients (10 shoulders) with acute AC joint dislocation.
• Arthroscopic repair was performed using the Tight Rope - Arthrex system.
• Clinical evaluation utilized University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) criteria with a minimum 12-month follow-up.

Main Results:

• All 10 patients reported satisfaction with the arthroscopic procedure.
• The mean UCLA score achieved was 32.5, indicating excellent functional outcomes.
• Radiological assessment via trauma series X-ray was conducted.

Conclusions:

• Arthroscopic treatment with the Tight Rope - Arthrex system is an efficient technique for acute acromioclavicular dislocation.
• The procedure yields high patient satisfaction and positive functional results.
• This minimally invasive approach offers a viable surgical option for AC joint injuries.