Combined Coracoclavicular and Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction with Allograft Using a Cerclage Tensioning System

Overview

Journal Arthrosc Tech

Publisher Elsevier

Date 2021 Mar 8

PMID 33680762

Citations 4

Authors

Joo Yeon Kim

Hee-Yon Park

Stewart Bryant

Brandon Gardner

Moyukh Chakrabarti

Patrick McGahan

James L Chen

Affiliations

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Abstract

Acromioclavicular joint separations are common shoulder injuries, yet standard treatment practices vary. Popular surgical techniques include reconstruction using allografts or neighboring ligaments as well as repair using screws and sutures. This Technical Note and accompanying video describe both an acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular joint reconstruction using an allograft to replace native acromioclavicular ligament along with an AC joint reduction using a Suture Cerclage System to precisely control reduction and restore anatomic alignment.

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