Using suture anchors for coracoclavicular fixation in treatment of complete acromioclavicular separation.
For the repair of acromioclavicular separations, we describe a new method of securing the clavicle to the coracoid process using suture anchors. We have repaired 11 consecutive complete acromioclavicular separations in this manner with very good results. We find this to be an easy and reproducible method of anatomical fixation.
Su
Edwin P
EP
Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.
Vargas
Joseph H
JH
Boynton
Melbourne D
MD
D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D002968:Clavicle / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D013536:Suture Techniques