Shoulder acromioclavicular joint reconstruction options and outcomes. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Acromioclavicular joint separations are a common cause of shoulder pain in the young athletic population. In high-grade injuries, acromioclavicular joint reconstruction procedures may be indicated for functional improvement. There is currently no gold standard for the surgical management of these injuries. Multiple reconstructive options exist, including coracoclavicular screws, hook plates, endobutton coracoclavicular fixations, and anatomic ligament reconstructions with tendon grafts. This article aims to review pertinent acromioclavicular joint anatomy and biomechanics, radiographic evaluation, classification system, as well as reconstruction options, outcomes, and complications.

publication date

  • December 1, 2016

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC5127941

PubMed ID

  • 27645218

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 9

issue

  • 4