Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (대한견·주관절의학회)
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Treatment of acute high-grade acromioclavicular joint dislocation

  • Jeong, Jeung Yeol (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chun, Yong-Min (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy and Joint Research Institute, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2020.04.21
  • Accepted : 2020.05.06
  • Published : 2020.09.01
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Abstract

Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations account for about 9% of shoulder injuries. Among them, acute high-grade injury following high-energy trauma accounts for a large proportion of patients requiring surgical treatment. However, there is no gold standard procedure for operative treatment of acute high-grade AC joint injury, and several different procedures have been used for this purpose in clinical practice. This review article summarizes the most recent and relevant surgical options for acute high-grade AC joint dislocation patients and the outcomes of each treatment type.

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