title: Disruption of the acromioclavicular joint: surgical anatomy and biological reconstruction.
abstract: The pathological anatomy of acromioclavicular joint disruption is discussed in the light of operative findings. A method of repairing the dislocated joint is described using the coraco-acromial ligament and temporary internal fixation. It has been found to be useful in those patients who present late with pain and symptoms of instability.
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care