Abstract
This article presents an all-arthroscopic technique for coracoclavicular ligament
reconstruction by ligamentoplasty after acute or chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocation.
A coracoacromial ligament transfer is done to reconstruct the torn coracoclavicular
ligaments, similar to open surgery. The coracoacromial ligament is dissected from
the undersurface of the acromion and is reinserted on the inferior clavicle by transosseous
suture fixation. Additional wire or screw stabilization may be used. With this method,
we achieve a very satisfactory reduction of the dislocated acromioclavicular joint.
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Cite this article as: Lafosse L, Baier GP, Leuzinger J. Arthroscopic treatment of acute and chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Arthroscopy 2005;21:1017.e1-1017.e8 [doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2005.05.028].
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