title: All-Arthroscopic Technique for Reconstruction of Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations.
abstract: Acromioclavicular joint dislocations are a common injury particularly among contact sports players. There has been an increasing trend toward arthroscopic management of these injuries. To date, these reconstructions have primarily addressed superoinferior instability by reconstructing the coracoclavicular ligaments. We describe an all-arthroscopic technique for reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligaments using Arthrex ABS TightRopes (Arthrex, Naples, FL), with additional stabilization of the superior acromioclavicular joint capsule using an anchor-based suture bridge to address anteroposterior instability.
authors.affiliation: Brisbane Hand and Upper Limb Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia ; Orthopaedic Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Australia ; Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Cutbush
authors.affiliation: Brisbane Hand and Upper Limb Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia ; Orthopaedic Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Australia.
authors.forename: Kieran M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Hirpara