Simultaneous clavicle fracture and acromioclavicular joint dislocation: Novel surgical technique Article

Palacios, CL, Sanchez-Munoz, E, Muñiz, IP et al. (2021). Simultaneous clavicle fracture and acromioclavicular joint dislocation: Novel surgical technique . 11(2), 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00775

cited authors

  • Palacios, CL; Sanchez-Munoz, E; Muñiz, IP; García, NR; Fernández, AM

abstract

  • Case: A 41-year-old man sustained a midshaft clavicle fracture with associated type IV ipsilateral acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation. The clavicle was fixed with a locking plate and ACJ stabilized with a novel technique: 2 metal anchors with preloaded suture fixed at the coracoid process, looping the sutures over the clavicle, and passing through the plate holes without clavicle bone drilling. Excellent functional outcomes for range of motion, pain, and functional scores persisted 2 and a half years after surgery. Conclusion: The described surgical technique achieved exceptional short-term outcomes, sparing clavicle bone stock and allowing an early return to sports.

publication date

  • June 23, 2021

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

volume

  • 11

issue

  • 2