[Surgical repair of complete acromioclavicular separation (Tossy III) by tension wire bending and suture of the ligaments (author's transl)].
The diagnosis of a complete acromioclavicular separation (Tossy III) is a indication for a surgical repair. Many and different methods are reported in history. 33 patients with a fresh, complete acromioclavicular separation are treated at the BG-Unfallklinik Tübingen from 1. 1. 1970--31. 12. 1978 by suturing the ligaments, inserting pins across the joint and tension-bending. With this method good results have been achieved, possible intra- and postoperative complications are reported. The incision along the clavicula gives quite often scar problems. Therefore we now use an arched incision across the AC-joint.
D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D000174:Acromion / Q000293:injuries*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries*
Die operative Behandlung der frischen acromio-claviculären Luxation (Tossy III) durch Naht der Ligamente und Kirschner-Drahtzuggurtung.