Unstable acromioclavicular joint injuries: Is there really a difference between surgical management in the acute or chronic setting?
OBJECTIVE
To compare the outcomes of unstable ACJ injuries managed with an arthroscopy-assisted anatomic reconstruction of the coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments in the acute and chronic setting.


METHODS
A retrospective revision was performed. The SF36, visual analog scale for pain, DASH questionnaire, constant score and the global satisfaction were assessed at the last follow-up visit.


RESULTS
22 patients were included. Results of the questionnaires assessed at the last follow-up visit showed no significant differences between the study groups.


CONCLUSIONS
Management of ACJ injuries in the acute or chronic setting may involve comparable outcomes if biological and mechanical aspects are considered.


METHODS
Level III, retrospective cohort study.
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Street Sant Quintí 89, Postcode: 08026 Barcelona, Spain; Hospital General de Catalunya, Street Pedro i Pons 1, Postcode: 08190, Sant Cugat del Vallés, Barcelona, Spain.
Luis
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Natera Cisneros
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Street Sant Quintí 89, Postcode: 08026 Barcelona, Spain; Hospital Quirón Teknon, Street Vilana 12, Postcode: 08022 Barcelona, Spain.
Juan
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Sarasquete Reiriz
Acute and chronic setting; Anatomic reconstruction; Arthroscopy-assisted; Timeline; Unstable acromioclavicular joint injuries