title: Arthroscopic fixation of type III acromioclavicular dislocations.
abstract: Type III Acromio-Clavicular Joint dislocations can be treated successfully by surgical stabilisation in situ, with or without reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligaments. The authors describe a simple and reliable mode of fixation, performed arthroscopically. The technique can be used for in situ fixation, or as part of an arthroscopically assisted Weaver and Dunn procedure. Using a metallic anchor loaded with a braided polyfilament suture, a strong and reliable fixation of the clavicle to the coracoid process is obtained. No hardware removal is necessary. Concomitant glenohumeral pathology can be treated simultaneously.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jan Yperman Hospital, Ypres, Belgium. jan.somers@yperman.net
authors.forename: Jan F A
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Somers
authors.forename: Dietert
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Van der Linden
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome