Surgical treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation associated with midshaft fracture of the ipsilateral clavicle

Acta Orthop Belg. 2020 Sep;86(3):532-538.

Abstract

Acromioclavicular dislocation combined with a midshaft clavicle fracture is a rare traumatic shoulder problem. Various treatment options have been described in literature. We describe a new technique using a hook plate and coracoclavicular sling to replace the ruptured coracoclavicular ligaments in combination with plate osteosynthesis of the clavicle fracture. Furthermore, we provide a short overview of the few cases described in literature and their treatment options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acromioclavicular Joint / injuries*
  • Acromioclavicular Joint / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Bone Plates
  • Clavicle / injuries*
  • Clavicle / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*