title: Coracoid process transfer for acromioclavicular dislocation.
abstract: Seventeen patients with complete separation of the acromioclavicular joint were operated on acutely with transposition of the coracoid tip to the clavicle. All the patients were examined after a mean follow-up time of 7.5 years. Twelve patients had good function, 3 had slight pain in extreme positions, and 2 had poor function with pain at rest. Eleven patients had the screw removed, 2 of them because of deep infection. In 3 patients the coracoid tip fragmented during the operation. Two patients had an unsatisfying cosmetic result. As long as nonoperative treatment gives equal or better long-term functional results, we do not recommend this operation in acute dislocations.
authors: Department of Orthopedics, Fredrikstad Hospital, Norway.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Skjeldal
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Lundblad
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Dullerud
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012540:Scapula / Q000601:surgery*