Treatment of chronic instability of the acromioclavicular joint with autologous tendon reconstruction with suture anchor: a riport of 18 cases
SUN Jun
PENG Zhang-jian
DAI Chong-hua
GU Xin-feng
Abstract：Objective To explore the method and effects of the reconstructions of the stability of the acromioclavicular joint. Methods Eighteen patients with proven chronic acromioclavicular joint instability underwent reconstruction using autograft combined with anchor insertion. Results All patients, with an average of 16.2 months' ( range: 9 - 24 months ) follow-up, were reviewed and evaluated. The mean values of the Rockwood score at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after the surgery were respectively 12.28, 13.12, 13.43, and 13.57. According to the latest follow-up, the results were excellent in 16 cases, good in 2 cases. Conclusions With the advantages of reliable fixation, safe operation and biomechanics, autologous tendon reconstruction with suture anchor is an ideal method for the treatment of chronic instability of the acromioclavicular joint.
Keywords：Sternoclavicular jointJoint instabilityJoint diseasesSuture anchorsTendon transfer
Publication Date：2017-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 699-701 )