Functional and Radiological Outcome after Anatomic Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction for Type III to Type V Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation Using Semitendinous Autograft

INTRODUCTION: Acromioclavicular joint dislocation is a commonly encountered shoulder injury. Various surgical methods are available for the treatment of complete ACJ (type III to VI), however, optimal still controversial. The purpose this study was evaluate radiological and functional outcome anatomic coracoclavicular reconstruction (ACCR) using semitendinosus autograft with suture augmentation type V dislocation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: It single centered, cross sectional, observational conducted at Department Orthopedics Traumatology, Dhulikhel Hospital. Twenty-three consecutive patients who underwent ACCR from Jan 2017 Dec 2019 were included in study. Patients below 18 years age previous ipsilateral injury excluded. assessed (CC) distance DASH score Constant score. Paired t-test Pearson correlation used inferential analysis. RESULTS: Mean patient 33.83 ± 7.08 years. duration follow up 28.17 6.19 months. CC final 9.93 1.12 mm. 5.60 5.35 mean 88.04 12.13. There 12 (52.17%) excellent outcomes, 6 (26.08%) good 2 (8.69%) fair outcomes 3 (13.04%) poor based on scores. CONCLUSIONS: an effective method management acromioclavicular