Journal article
Double-loop Anatomic Acromioclavicular Reconstruction: Surgical Technique and Early Results
Techniques in shoulder & elbow surgery, Vol.15(3), pp.71-74
09/01/2014
DOI: 10.1097/BTE.0000000000000021
Abstract
Acromioclavicular (AC) reconstruction surgery is performed to address high-grade AC separations. In the double-loop anatomic reconstruction, the coracoclavicular ligaments are reconstructed in an anatomic fashion similar to the technique described by Mazzocca and colleagues using a free tissue graft and tunnels through the clavicle. However, the double-loop technique passes a graft both through and around the clavicle using semitendinosus graft. This allows maximal use of the long hamstring graft. A preliminary case series of 7 patients (7 operations) is presented. Shoulder complications were observed in 0 patients who underwent double-loop anatomic acromioclavicular reconstruction. Temporary hamstring graft harvest site pain observed in 2 patients. The described technique is safe and potentially useful alternative method for AC reconstruction.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Double-loop Anatomic Acromioclavicular Reconstruction: Surgical Technique and Early Results
- Creators
- Robert W. Westermann - Univ Iowa Hosp & Clin, Dept Orthopaed Surg & Rehabil, Iowa City, IA 52242 USAWilliam Martin - Univ Iowa Hosp & Clin, Dept Orthopaed Surg & Rehabil, Iowa City, IA 52242 USABrian R. Wolf - Univ Iowa Hosp & Clin, Dept Orthopaed Surg & Rehabil, Iowa City, IA 52242 USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Techniques in shoulder & elbow surgery, Vol.15(3), pp.71-74
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- DOI
- 10.1097/BTE.0000000000000021
- ISSN
- 1523-9896
- eISSN
- 1539-591X
- Number of pages
- 4
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/01/2014
- Academic Unit
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science; Athletic Training Program
- Record Identifier
- 9984295055002771
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