ReviewOpen access journal of sports medicine2015
Complications following arthroscopic fixation of acromioclavicular separations: a systematic review of the literature.
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- Combined arthroscopically assisted coraco- and acromioclavicular stabilization of acute high-grade acromioclavicular joint separations.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2018Trial
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- Immediate radiographic reduction loss but preserved clinical outcomes after hardware removal in lateral clavicle fractures treated with plate fixation and coracoclavicular augmentation.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Comprehensive review of acromioclavicular joint dislocation: anatomy, mechanism, imaging, treatment and rehabilitation-narrative review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Review
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- Heterotopic Ossification After Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation-Effect on Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Advantages and Disadvantages of the Arthroscopic Procedure in Acromioclavicular Separation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Low-Profile Suture Button Technique with Additional AC Cerclage for High-Grade Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations: A Retrospective Outcome Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Cutting Through Time: A Surgical Comparison of Bosworth, LARS™, and TightRopeJournal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Capsular Reconstruction of the Acromioclavicular Joint With a Fascia Lata Autograft: The Wrap Technique.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
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- Acromioclavicular Joint Repair and Reconstruction With a Tensionable Cerclage System Using a Single Clavicular Drill Hole.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Arthroscopic Acromioclavicular Joint Fixation in Acute High-Grade Injuries Using a Single Button Over the Clavicle and a FiberTape With Modified Cinch Loop Through the Coracoid With Acromioclavicular Reduction Using a Hohmann Retractor.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Risk factors related to loss of reduction after anatomic repair of acromioclavicular joint dislocation in patients with acute traumatic acromioclavicular joint dislocation.JSES international · 2025Article
- Arthroscopic management of rockwood type V acromioclavicular joint dislocation using a modified suture-passage technique with a four-leaf clover plate and adjustable loop plate: a case report.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- 3D C-arm navigated suture button implantation for AC joint dislocations - the pilot study.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2024Article
- Progressive Loss of Acromioclavicular Joint Reduction Correlated with Progressive Clavicular Tunnel Widening after Coracoclavicular Stabilization in Acute High-Grade Acromioclavicular Joint Injury.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeOver the past decade, a number of arthroscopic or arthroscopically assisted reconstruction techniques have emerged for the management of acromioclavicular (AC) separations. These techniques provide the advantage of superior visualization of the base of the coracoid, less soft tissue dissection, and smaller incisions. While these techniques have been reported to provide excellent functional results with minimal complications, discrepancies exist within the literature. This systematic review aims to assess the rate of complications following these procedures.
methodsTwo independent reviewers completed a search of Medline, Embase, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library entries up to December 2013. The terms "Acromioclavicular Joint (MeSH)" OR "acromioclavicular* (text)" OR "coracoclavicular* (text)" AND "Arthroscopy (MeSH)" OR "Arthroscop* (text)" were used. Pooled estimates and 95% confidence intervals were calculated assuming a random-effects model. Statistical heterogeneity was quantified using the I(2) statistic. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
resultsA total of 972 abstracts met the search criteria. After removal of duplicates and assessment of inclusion/exclusion criteria, 12 articles were selected for data extraction. The rate of superficial infection was 3.8% and residual shoulder/AC pain or hardware irritation occurred at a rate of 26.7%. The rate of coracoid/clavicle fracture was 5.3% and occurred most commonly with techniques utilizing bony tunnels. Loss of AC joint reduction occurred in 26.8% of patients.
conclusionArthroscopic AC reconstruction techniques carry a distinct complication profile. The TightRope/Endobutton techniques, when performed acutely, provide good radiographic outcomes at the expense of hardware irritation. In contrast, graft reconstructions in patients with chronic AC separations demonstrated a high risk for loss of reduction. Fractures of the coracoid/clavicle remain a significant complication occurring predominately with techniques utilizing bony tunnels.
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