| Coracoclavicular Ligament Augmentation Using Tight-Rope(R) for Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: Preliminary Report |
| Seok Hyun Kweon, Sang Su Choi, Seong In Lee, Jeong Woo Kim, Kwang Mee Kim |
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. serina@wonkwang.ac.kr
2Department of Nursing Science, Chodang University Muan, Chunnam, Korea. |
| Tight-Rope을 이용한 급성 견봉 쇄골 관절 탈구의 치료 - 예비 보고 - |
| 권석현·최상수·이성인·김정우·김광미 |
원광대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실*
초당대학교 간호학교실 |
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| Abstract |
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to analyze the results of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation treatment with coracoclavicular ligament augmentation using Tight-Rope(R) (Arthrex).
MATERIALS AND METHODS: From October 2009 to March 2011, 30 patients with acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation underwent coracoclavicular ligament augmentation using Tight-Rope(R) and were followed up for at least 12 months after surgery. The radiologic results were qualified according to serial plain radiographs, and the clinical results according to University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Scale, Constant score, and VAS pain score.
RESULTS
Using the UCLA scoring system, excellent results were observed in 22 cases (73%), good results in five cases (17%), fair results in two cases (7%), and a poor result in one case (3%). The average Constant score was 92.5+/-7.5. According to radiologic results, anatomical reduction was achieved in 26 cases, and two cases showed a moderate loss of reduction, and two cases showed complete re-dislocation. Clinical results for patients with re-dislocation were unsatisfactory and reoperation was required.
CONCLUSION
Coracoclavicular ligament augmentation using Tight-Rope(R) is a good option providing reliable functional results in patients with acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation. |
| Key Words:
Acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation; Coracoclavicular ligament augmentation; Tight-Rope(R) |
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