[Results of a combined surgical procedure in complete Tossy III acromioclavicular joint dislocation].
This paper presents the results of a follow-up examination of 31 patients who had undergone reconstructive surgery for complete acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation between 1 September 1986 and 30 June 1989. The operation performed consisted in suturing of coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligaments with a coracoclavicular PDS cord augmentation and a transarticular K-wire left in place for 6 weeks. The follow-up investigation included a questionnaire on subjective assessment and daily problems with the treated shoulder, a clinical examination and a X-ray of both shoulders with 10 kg weight on each side. Good and very good results were found in 93% for clinical patterns, in 90% for subjective opinion, and in 79% for radiological examination. No correlation could be found between clinical results and radiological results, even concerning AC joint arthrosis following the operation.
Krüger-Franke
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M
Staatliche Orthopädische Klinik, München.
Maurer
T
T
Rosemeyer
B
B
D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography