title: Management of the failed AC joint reconstruction: causation and treatment.
abstract: With recent studies showing improved biomechanical behavior of anatomic acromioclavicular joint reconstructions, these techniques are more frequently being performed. With both the more historic methods of fixation such as coracoacromial ligament transfer along with the newer anatomic reconstruction, potential for failure exists. However, there is a paucity of literature addressing these failures and possible treatment options. The purpose of this review is to report cases of failed reconstructions, describe failure mechanisms, and propose treatment options.
authors: Department of Orthopedics, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT 06034-4038, USA.
authors: Lauren E
authors: LE
authors: Geaney
authors: Mark D
authors: MD
authors: Miller
authors: Jonathan B
authors: JB
authors: Ticker
authors: Anthony A
authors: AA
authors: Romeo
authors: James J
authors: JJ
authors: Guerra
authors: Matthew
authors: M
authors: Bollier
authors: Robert A
authors: RA
authors: Arciero
authors: Thomas M
authors: TM
authors: DeBerardino
authors: Augustus
authors: A
authors: Mazzocca
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013536:Suture Techniques; D017211:Treatment Failure