title: Bone Osteolysis Following Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction Using Synthetic Ligament (Surgilig™).
abstract: Good short term results have led to increased use of synthetic ligaments for acute and chronic acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) disruption. They have proved quite safe in the short term but we present two cases of osteolysis following ACJ reconstruction using a synthetic ligament, reminding surgeons of potential complications with artificial ligaments. A high index of suspicion is needed to diagnose such complications early before irretrievable bone loss to osteolysis.
authors: Department of Orthopaedics, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
authors: Praveen
authors: P
authors: Sarda
authors: Upper Limb Unit, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
authors: Andrew M
authors: AM
authors: Richards
authors: Upper Limb Unit, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
authors: Steven A
authors: SA
authors: Corbett
keywords: Acromioclavicular joint dislocation; Surgilig; coracoid process; osteolysis