Scapulothoracic dissociation with acromioclavicular separation: a case report of a novel fixation method

J Orthop Trauma. 2008 Sep;22(8):572-5. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e3181831352.

Abstract

We present a case of 39-year-old female with a scapulothoracic dissociation and acromioclavicular (AC) separation and who had fixation of the AC joint with a locking plate, coracoclavicular screw, and transarticular AC screw. The coracoclavicular and AC relationships were maintained during postoperative rehabilitation and after hardware removal. Use of a locking plate can lead to good functional outcome without the complications associated with the use of pin and wire constructs or without violating the subacromial space.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acromioclavicular Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Acromioclavicular Joint / injuries*
  • Acromioclavicular Joint / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Bone Plates
  • Bone Screws
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / physiopathology
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Recovery of Function
  • Scapula / injuries*
  • Shoulder Injuries*
  • Treatment Outcome