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[Management of complete acromioclavicular dislocation with resorbable fixation material (PDS cord)]
Helvetica Chirurgica Acta
|July 1, 1994
Summary
Complete acromioclavicular dislocation limits shoulder movement. A new dynamic augmentation technique using PDS-cord cerclage offers a promising alternative to traditional surgical fixation, potentially reducing complications and the need for reoperation.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Complete acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation significantly impairs shoulder girdle mobility.
- Conventional surgical fixation methods (screws, K-wires, plates) for AC joint dislocations have high complication rates and often necessitate secondary surgeries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel surgical technique for complete acromioclavicular dislocation.
- To assess the efficacy of dynamic augmentation using coracoclavicular and AC PDS-cord cerclage.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 10 patients with complete AC joint dislocation underwent dynamic augmentation.
- The procedure involved suturing ligaments and applying PDS-cord cerclage for both coracoclavicular and AC joints.
- Follow-up examinations were conducted to assess outcomes.
Main Results:
- The study presents follow-up data on 10 patients treated with dynamic augmentation.
- Detailed results regarding complication rates and functional recovery are presented (specific data not in abstract).
Conclusions:
- Dynamic augmentation with PDS-cord cerclage presents a potentially effective alternative for treating complete acromioclavicular dislocations.
- This technique may offer advantages over traditional fixation methods by potentially reducing complications and the need for revision surgery.