Early and delayed acromioclavicular joint reconstruction provide equivalent outcomes

Background Some comparative studies have reported improved outcomes for early compared with delayed reconstruction high-grade acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations. However, most are based on older techniques and did not specifically involve of both the coracoclavicular (CC) AC ligaments. The purpose this study was to compare functional vs. surgical intervention dislocations managed combined CC ligament reconstruction. Methods A retrospective performed 53 patients who underwent ( Results cohort comprised 47 men (89%) 6 women (11%) aged 40.1 ± 11.2 years (range, 22-63 years). group (n = 31) surgery 1.1 0.5 weeks after injury, whereas 22) 84.3 99.1 injury. There were no significant differences in ACJI scores (87 14 89 14, P .267), Taft (10.1 1.3 10.7 1.3, P = .084), pain VAS (0.3 0.7 0.6 1.1, .541), SSV (95 7 93 9, .427), or overall satisfaction (9.6 0.9 9.4 .491). Multivariable analyses revealed associations between any independent variables score. Conclusions Early interventions dislocation provide equivalent clinical when fixation is used stabilization. Rapid may be necessary, as can still benefit from at a later stage.