Surgical Outcomes After Fixation of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation with Hook Plate and Coracoacromial Ligament Transfer Technique

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Treatment of acute and chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocations is still controversial. We aimed evaluation of surgical outcomes after using the combined technique with a hook plate and transposition of the coracoacromial ligament in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation.

CASE PRESENTATION: During two years 4 patients (2 acute and 2 chronic cases) were operated with this technique. Three male and one female with an average 37 (26-43) years old were: three on the right and one of the left side. Rockwood classification was used. The evaluation was done according to Constant score - preoperatively, 3 months after the operation and 3 months after the titanium plate was removed.

CONCLUSION: Evaluation of the effectiveness using this combined technique show excellent result in all four patients. No surgical site infection and the favourable cosmetic result were present.