title: [Bosworth management of acromioclavicular joint dislocation].
abstract: It is reported on 26 cases of acromioclavicular joint dislocation, which were treated by the Bosworth-method of coraco-clavicular screw-fixation. 21 patients were followed up for an average period of 27 months. In spite of osteoarthritis in 44% and calcification in 83% all patients had free mobility. 67% were painfree, 33% had little pain. A fully professional and sporting rehabilitation was achieved in 91% respectively 86%.
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Friedrichsheim, Frankfurt/M.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fröhling
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zichner
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies
vernacular_title: Die Versorgung der Schultereckgelenkluxation nach Bosworth.