Arthroscopic Stabilization of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation using TightRope(R)

Choi,  Sun Jin; Park,  Jong Hoon; Lee,  Hyeong Seok

doi:2008.11.2.172

Clin Shoulder Elb > Volume 11(2); 2008 > Article

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society 2008;11(2):172-176.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5397/CiSE.2008.11.2.172 Published online December 31, 2008.

Arthroscopic Stabilization of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation using TightRope(R)

Sun Jin Choi, Jong Hoon Park, Hyeong Seok Lee

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maryknoll Hospital, Busan, Korea. mdhoon71@naver.com

TightRope를 이용한 내시경하 급성견봉쇄골관절 탈구의 고정술

최선진·박종훈*·이형석

메리놀병원 정형외과

Abstract

PURPOSE
The proper surgical methods for treating acromioclavicular joint dislocation is still controversial. New methods should provide better early motion with sufficient strength. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed arthroscopic stabilization using TightRope(R) (Arthrex, Inc, Naples, FL) in 10 cases of acromioclavicular joint dislocation between April, 2007, and December, 2007, and followup for a minimum of 10 months. We performed radiologic evaluation by comparing the clavicle anteroposterior radiograph with the contralateral one. Clinical evaluation was made for pain, function, and range of joint motion by Imatani's methods.
RESULTS
In clinical evaluation, 6 cases were excellent, 3 cases were good, and 1 case was poor. In radiologic evaluation, 9 cases were excellent and 1 case was poor. Redislocation occurred in 1 case.
CONCLUSION
During short-term followup, 9 of 10 patients who underwent arthroscopic stabilization using TightRope(R) had excellent results in Imatini tests and radiologic evaluation, except 1 patient with redislocation.

Key Words: Acromioclavicular joint; Dislocation; TightRope(R)