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Surgical treatment of acute Rockwood III acromioclavicular dislocations-Comparative study between two flip-button techniques.
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- Comparison of Effectiveness and Safety in Treating Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation with Five Different Surgical Procedures: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Orthopaedic surgery · 2023Pooled it
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- Arthroscopic Treatment of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: A Preliminary Study of the Triple FengChao Button Technique.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Article
- A Retrospective Study of Functional Outcomes in Rockwood Type III and V Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations Managed with Double Endobutton Technique.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- A Self-Designed Endobutton Installation Device for Coracoclavicular Stabilization in Acute Rockwood Type III Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation.Orthopaedic surgery · 2024Article
- Failed suspension button acromioclavicular joint reconstruction revised with double-loop suture cerclage: a case report and review of the literature.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2023Article
- Surgical management of acute, high-grade acromioclavicular joint separations: a systematic review.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2023Review
- Bifocal Stabilisation of Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation using Suture Anchor and Temporary K-Wires: A Retrospective Analysis.Malaysian orthopaedic journal · 2022Article
- Surgical Management of Acute Rockwood Grade III Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2022Review
- Translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the Turkish-specific acromioclavicular score.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2021Article
- Evidence-based Risk Stratification for Sport Medicine Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2020Article
- Rockwood Grade-III Acromioclavicular Joint Separation: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Treatment Options.JB & JS open accessArticle
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Abstract
Acromioclavicular joint dislocation is a common shoulder injury, usually caused by direct violence on the shoulder. Optimal treatment of type III is still a hot discussion currently in orthopedic surgeons. With the advent of many flip-button techniques, Tightrope system and Endobutton system become popular techniques for reconstruction of coracoclavicular ligaments. The purpose of the study was to compare the clinical and radiological results between the two techniques. A retrospective case-control study was conducted in 60 patients with acute Rockwood III acromioclavicular joint dislocation. The two techniques conducted were open procedures using Twin Tail Tightrope system (Group A, n = 30) and Endobutton system (Group B, n = 30). 60 patients were followed up at least two years. Surgical parameters including incision length, operation time and operative blood loss were analyzed. Functional outcomes were evaluated using the Constant-Murley Score. Radiological results were assessed based on coracoclavicular distance preoperatively, one day postoperatively, and at the final follow-up. 60 patients were followed up for at least 24 months (range 24 to 32). The incision length and operation time were shorter in Group A than that in Group B. The blood loss of surgery was significantly less in the Group A. There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding the Constant-Murley Score at the final follow-up. No significant differences were found in the coracoclavicular distance preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, and at the final follow-up. Both techniques offered satisfying functional outcomes, however the Tightrope system provided better surgical parameters.
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