Operative Treatments and Results of Traumatic Dislocation of the Acromioclavicular Joint

Operative Treatment of Acute Acromioclavicular Dislocation

For treatment of acute acromioclavicular dislocation we chose operative treatment in which we fixed clavicule to coracoid with a screw. With regard to the clinical results, out of 6 patients who had gone under operation, only one had calcification at coracoclavicular ligament without limitation of motion. There were no serious postoperative complication. 

Results of Operative and Nonoperative Treatment of Rockwood Types III and V Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation

BACKGROUND The optimal treatment of acute, complete dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) is still unresolved. PURPOSE To determine the difference between operative and nonoperative treatment in acute Rockwood types III and V ACJ dislocation. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS In the operative treatment group, the ACJ was reduced and fixed w...

Acute dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint.

Locked Superior Dislocation of the Acromioclavicular Joint

Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries account for approximately 3-5% of shoulder girdle injuries (Rockwood et al., 1998). Depending on severity of injury and direction of displacement these are classified using Rockwood classification system for AC joint dislocation. We present an unusual case presenting with locked superior dislocation of the AC joint highlighting the presentation and subseque...

Epidemiology of Isolated Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation

Background. Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is a common shoulder problem. However, information about the basic epidemiological features of this condition is scarce. The aim of this study is to analyze the epidemiology of isolated AC dislocation in an urban population. Materials and Methods. A retrospective database search was performed to identify all patients with an AC dislocation ov...