Application of Modified Intraoperative Axillary Fluoroscopy for Posterior Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation / 中山大学学报(医学科学版)

ObjectiveThe study aims to determine whether the horizontal posterior displacement of the distal clavicle in patients with acromioclavicular joint dislocation can be corrected via the application of modified intraoperative axillary fluoroscopy. MethodsFrom February 2019 to April 2021， 50 patients with Rockwood type Ⅲ acromioclavicular joint dislocation eligible for inclusion were randomly divided into two groups： the normal （32 cases） and the experimental （18 cases）. The conventional anteroposterior position radiographs were obtained to detect the surgery effect on the patients in the normal group. In experimental group， modified intraoperative axillary radiographs were obtained， with the concept of polar coordinates introduced to reduce the horizontal posterior translation of the clavicle. Then we compared the perioperative parameters， such as average operative time， intraoperative blood loss between the two groups. The Constant score was used for assessing the postoperative function of the shoulder joint in the follow-up visits. ResultsNo statistically significant difference was found in gender， age， duration of injury， underlying diseases， intraoperative blood loss and operative time between the two groups. The postoperative shoulder function score of the experimental group was higher than that of the normal group. ConclusionsThe application of modified intraoperative axillary fluoroscopy is recommendable for accurately reducing posterior translation of the distal clavicle， and meanwhile helpful for the precise placement of the clavicular plate.

Surgical treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation: hook plate versus suture button / Tratamento cirúrgico da luxação acromioclavicular: laca de gancho versus botão de sutura

ABSTRACT Objectives: We aimed to compare the functional and radiographical outcomes of reconstruction of acute unstable acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation using Hook Plate (HP) versus Suture Endobutton (SE) fixation techniques. Methods: Forty-six consecutive patients with grade III to V ACJ dislocation according to Rockwood classification who underwent either HP or SE fixation in the period between January 2017 and June 2020 were evaluated. The treatment modalities were divided into either HP or SE fixation. The radiological assessment included standard anterior-posterior (AP) views to evaluate coracoclavicular (CC) distances for vertical reduction. Results: CC distances were grouped as preoperative (CC1), early postoperative (CC2), and late postoperative (CC3). The distance variance between CC2 and CC3 was referred as ΔCC (CC3 - CC2). A statistically significant difference was found in ΔCC between the two groups (p=0.008). ΔCC was significantly higher in the SE group compared to the HP group (p<0.05). The Constant and UCLA Scores of patients in the SE group were found to be significantly higher than in the HP group patients. Conclusion: Clinical outcomes were more satisfactory in patients with acute unstable ACJ dislocation who underwent SE compared to HP procedures, at the end of the first year. Evidence Level IV; Case Series.

RESUMO Objetivo: Nosso objetivo foi comparar os resultados funcionais e radiográficos da reconstrução da luxação instável aguda da articulação acromioclavicular (ACJ) utilizando técnicas de fixação com placa com gancho (HP) versus botão de sutura (SE). Métodos: 46 pacientes com luxação da ACJ de grau III a V, de acordo com a classificação de Rockwood, que foram submetidos à fixação com HP ou SE no período de janeiro de 2017 a junho de 2020, foram avaliados. As modalidades de tratamento foram divididas em fixação HP ou SE. Na avaliação radiológica, foi utilizada a incidência antero-posterior (AP) para avaliação da redução vertical, por meio da medida da distância córaco-clavicular (CC). Resultados: As distâncias CC foram agrupadas em pré-operatória (CC1), pós-operatória imediata (CC2) e pós-operatória tardia (CC3). A variação da distância entre (CC2) e (CC3) foi denominada ΔCC. Uma diferença estatisticamente significativa foi encontrada na ΔCC entre os dois grupos (p=0,008). O ΔCC foi significativamente maior no grupo SE em comparação com o grupo HP (p <0.05). As pontuações de Constant e UCLA dos pacientes do grupo SE foram significativamente mais elevadas do que as dos pacientes do grupo HP. Conclusão: Os resultados clínicos foram mais satisfatórios com a técnica SE em comparação com a HP ao final do primeiro ano. Nível de Evidência IV; Série de casos.

Comparison of therapeutic effects between anatomical reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligament at the original insertion point and clavicular hook plate fixation in the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy of anatomical reconstruction of coracoclavicular ligament at the original insertion point and clavicular hook plate fixation in the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation.Methods:Retrospective analysis was made on the data of 67 patients with acromioclavicular joint dislocation who received surgical treatment in the Department of Orthopaedics of the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from June 2015 to January 2021. According to the surgical method, they were divided into reconstruction group (using the technique of anatomical reconstruction of coracoclavicular ligament at the original insertion point) and hook plate group (using the clavicular hook plate). There were 37 cases in the reconstruction group, including 26 males and 11 females, aged 47.2±9.6 years (range, 18-65 years), 13 cases on the left and 24 cases on the right. Among the 37 patients, 8 were sports injuries, 14 were falls, 11 were traffic accidents, and 4 were external force injuries. The average time from injury to surgery was 8.3±2.3 days. There were 30 cases in the hook plate group, including 24 males and 6 females, aged 47.4±9.7 years (range, 18-67 years), 12 cases on the left and 18 cases on the right. Among the 30 patients, 7 were sports injuries, 11 were falls, 9 were traffic accidents, and 3 were external force injuries. The average time from injury to surgery was 7.9±2.6 days. The surgical time, incision length, intraoperative bleeding, hospital stay, postoperative coracoclavicular separation ratio, and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. Constant-Murley score and visual analog scale (VAS) were used to assess the shoulder joint function and pain degree of patients.Results:Both groups of patients were followed up, with a follow-up time of 12.3±0.4 months for the reconstruction group and 12.2±0.5 months for the hook plate group. The operation time (105.8±10.0 min), incision length [12.0 (11.0, 13.0) cm] and hospitalization time (6.8±2.1 d) in the reconstruction group were longer than those in the hook plate group [48.3±4.9 min, 10.0 (10.0, 11.0) cm, and 5.5±2.7 d], while the intraoperative blood loss (75.1±3.9 ml) was less than that in the hook plate group (90.3±6.3 ml), the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The VAS [4.0 (3.0, 5.0), 3.0 (3.0, 3.0), 2.0 (1.0, 2.0) points] and Constant-Murley score (65.4±4.5, 84.9±2.5, 90.1±2.5 points) of the reconstruction group at 3 days, 3 months, and 12 months after surgery were better than those of the hook plate group [5.0 (4.0, 5.0), 4.0 (4.0, 4.0), 3.0 (3.0, 4.0) and 56.9±3.5, 79.6±4.0, 86.8±2.4 points], the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). At the last follow-up, there was a statistically significant difference in the separation ratio of coracoclavicular distance between the reconstruction group (0.12±0.08) and the hook plate group 0.22±0.15 ( t=3.25, P=0.002). There was no significant difference ( Z=-0.52, P=0.605) in the separation ratio of acromioclavicular distance [0.16 (0.05, 0.25) and 0.16 (0.04, 0.40)]. In the hook plate group, 6 cases had shoulder joint foreign body sensation and 2 cases had acromioclavicular joint redislocation (both Rockwood type III). Because the shoulder joint function did not affect their daily life, neither patient underwent secondary surgery. And no case of acromioclavicular joint redislocation occurred in the reconstruction group. Conclusion:Compared with the clavicular hook plate fixation, anatomic reconstruction of coracoclavicular ligament at the original insertion point in the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation can reduce the pain of the shoulder joint earlier, which has the characteristics of small trauma, good effect, and reduces the steps of internal fixation removal, and has good clinical curative effect.

A case report of suppurative acromioclavicular arthritis and literature review / 中华骨科杂志

One case of suppurative acromioclavicular arthritis caused by Staphylococcus aureuswas reported. The patient was admitted to hospital due to swelling and pain in the right shoulder, limited mobility without no obvious cause.Through medical history, physical examination, imaging examination, and local tissue bacterial culture, it was confirmed that the infection was caused by Staphylococcus aureus. After surgery and anti infection treatment, satisfactory treatment results were achieved. Through literature review, 95 cases of suppurative acromioclavicular arthritis were retrieved and analyzed from 57 articles.Among them, 26 cases (27%) were infected with Staphylococcus aureus, including 3 cases of clearly identified methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, 2 cases of methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, and 1 case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis; 13 cases (14%) of Streptococcus; There were 6 cases (6%) of special pathogens, including 2 cases of Haemophilus parainfluenzae, 1 case of Candida, 1 case of Bacillus pallidum, 1 case of Mycobacterium avium, and 1 case of Pasteurella multocida; 50 cases (53%) of specific infections with pathogens were not clearly reported. Suppurative acromioclavicular arthritis has the characteristics of difficult early diagnosis, rapid disease progression, and strong destructiveness. MRI and ultrasound have high specificity and sensitivity in the diagnosis of this disease, and ultrasound can assist in obtaining joint fluid for examination. Early identification of the pathogen is the key to the treatment of this disease. Before identifying the pathogen, antibiotics should not be used arbitrarily. After diagnosis, timely anti infection treatment should be carried out, and if necessary, surgical debridement should be performed. The vast majority of patients can achieve satisfactory and accurate treatment results after active and standardized treatment.

Comparison of clavicular hook plate with extra suture hole and traditional hook plate in the treatment of acute acromioclavicular dislocation / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To compare the clinical effective of clavicular hook plate with extra suture hole and traditional hook plate in the treatment of acute acromioclavicular dislocation.Methods:This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of traumatic acromioclavicular dislocation patients who were treated by operation from March 2017 to September 2020. The patients were included in traditional hook plate (THP) group and triangle stabilization technique hook plate (TSTHP) group according fracture fixations. TSTHP group adopted clavicular hook plate with extra suture hole. There were 27 patients in THP group with 18 male patients and 9 female patients; average age with 37.56±8.94 years old; 16 patients injured left side and 11 patients injured right side; crush injuries of 10 patients, traffic injuries of 9 patients and sports injuries of 8 patients; Rockwood classification of type III (9 patients), type IV (10 patients) and type V (8 patients). There were 20 patients in TSTHP group with 15 male patients and 5 female patients; average age with 38.95±9.91 years old; 13 patients injured left side and 7 patients injured right side; crush injuries of 9 patients, traffic injuries of 8 patients and sports injuries of 3 patients; Rockwood classification of type III (5 patients), type IV (9 patients) and type V (6 patients). The operation time, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative coracoclavicular space, visual analogue scale (VAS) and shoulder joint Constant-Murley score were compared between the two groups.Results:The operation time and blood loss of THP group and TSTHP group were 51.07±11.27 min, 87.41±15.34 ml and 55.65±8.59 min, 90.50±14.32 ml, respectively. The difference was not statistically significant ( t=1.52, 0.70, all P>0.05). Patients in both groups were followed up for 12 to 14 months after operations, with an average of 12.28 months. Six months after surgery, the coracoclavicular spaces of THP group and TSTHP group were 12.16±0.90 mm and 11.26±0.70 mm, respectively. The difference was statistically significant ( t=3.70, P<0.001). Postoperative VAS scores (2 days, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months) of TSTHP group [1.8±0.77, 0.00(0.00, 1.00), 0.00 (0.00, 0.00), 0.00(0.00, 0.00)] were significantly better than THP group [4.22±1.25, 2.00 (1.00, 3.00), 1.00 (0.00, 1.00), 0.00 (0.00, 1.00)]. The difference was statistically significant ( t=7.65, P<0.001; Z=4.85, P<0.001; Z=3.44, P=0.001; Z=2.96, P=0.003). Postoperative Constant-Murley scores (3 months, 6 months and 12 months) of TSTHP group (87.00±5.18, 91.25±2.75, 92.30±2.74) were significantly better than THP group (76.96±5.21, 83.22±3.86, 85.22±3.49). The difference was statistically significant ( t=6.54, 7.93, 7.51; P<0.001). The postoperative complication rates of THP group were higher than TSTHP group [70.4% (19/27) vs. 5.0% (1/20)]. Conclusion:In the treatment of acute acromioclavicular dislocation, the clavicular hook plate with extra suture hole can obtain satisfactory clinical effect compared with the THP, and clavicular hook plate with extra suture hole is more conducive to early recovery of shoulder function and reduce postoperative complications.

Comparison of coracoclavicular ligament anatomical reconstruction versus clavicular hook plate in treatment of Neer Ⅱb distal clavicular fractures / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy between coracoclavicular ligament anatomical reconstruction and clavicular hook plate in the treatment of Neer Ⅱb distal clavicular fractures.Methods:A total of 64 patients with Neer Ⅱb clavicular fracture were treated at Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital to Nanjing Medical University from September 2016 to June 2019. They were 35 males and 29 females, aged from 19 to 68 years (average, 50.7 years). They were assigned into 2 groups according to their operative methods: a reconstruction group of 30 cases undergoing coracoclavicular ligament anatomical reconstruction and a hook plate group of 34 cases undergoing fixation with a clavicular hook plate. The 2 groups were compared in terms of hospital stay, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, surgical incision length, postoperative coracoclavicular separation ratio, visual analogue scale (VAS) and Constant-Murley shoulder scores at 3, 6 and 12 months after operation, and postoperative complications.Results:There was no significant difference in general data between the 2 groups, showing comparability between groups ( P>0.05). Operations were completed uneventfully and surgical incisions healed by primary intention in both groups after operation. All the patients were followed up for 12 to 24 months (average, 14.6 months). The operation time [(74.6±22.0) min] and incision length [(10.4±0.4) cm] were significantly shorter but the intraoperative blood loss [(90.2±5.3) mL] was significantly less in the hook plate group than those in the reconstruction group [(95.6±20.8) min, (12.4±0.9) cm and (74.2±3.5) mL] ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in hospital stay between the 2 groups ( P>0.05). At 3, 6 and 12 months after operation, the VAS scores (1.8±0.5, 1.2±0.3 and 1.1±0.2) and Constant-Murley scores (85.2±4.6, 91.1±2.6 and 92.1±2.2) in the reconstruction group were significantly better than those in the hook plate group (3.2±1.0, 1.6±0.3 and 1.5±0.3; 73.6±2.9, 85.9±4.6 and 87.0±3.1) ( P<0.05). At the last follow-up, the postoperative coracoclavicular separation ratio (elevation) in the hook plate group (0.20±0.16) was significantly greater than that in the reconstruction group (0.10±0.05) ( P<0.05). Conclusion:In the treatment of Neer ⅡB distal clavicular fractures, coracoclavicular ligament anatomical reconstruction may lead to better fixation and fewer postoperative complications than a clavicular hook plate, demonstrating fine clinical efficacy.

Treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation with double Endobutton internal fixation assisted by orthopaedic robot / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the early clinical effects of orthopedic surgery robot-assisted double Endobutton titanium plate internal fixation in the treatment of fresh acromioclavicular joint dislocation.Methods:Thirty-nine patients with fresh acromioclavicular joint dislocation were included from January 2020 to January 2022. A total of 19 patients were treated with double Endobutton suspension internal fixation assisted by the domestic third-generation orthopaedic surgical robot (TiRobot ? 2.0) Dimensity system. There were Rockwood type III in 11 cases, type IV in 8 cases. Twenty cases were treated with conventional incision double Endobutton internal fixation, with Rockwood type III in 13 cases, type V in 7 cases. The operation duration, blood loss volume, incision length and hospitalization time were compared between the two groups. The following CT parameters of acromioclavicular joint at 2 days and 1 year after operation, distance between distal inferior cortex of clavicle and subacromial cortex, distance between upper and lower endobuttons, horizontal distance between anterior edge of distal clavicle and anterior edge of acromion and diameter of coracoid process and diameter of clavicular tunnel were measured. The visual analogue score (VAS), Constant-Murley shoulder function score and shoulder abduction activity were also evaluated before and at 12 months after operation. Results:The follow-up duration was 10.8±2.4 months in the robot group and 11.5±3.1 months in the routine group. The VAS score of the robot group decreased from 5.3±2.1 to 0.3±0.2 at 12 months after operation ( t=10.46, P=0.014). The Constant-Murley score increased from 55.6±6.4 to 92.0±4.2. The range of shoulder abduction increased from 42.2°±5.4° to 172.6°±6.1° ( t=17.24, P<0.001). The operation duation of the robot group was 74.4±6.6 min, which was longer than that of the conventional group 61.7±7.2 min ( t=5.43, P=0.037). There was no significant difference in VAS score, Constant-Murley score, shoulder abduction activity or CT measurement between the two groups ( P>0.05). During the follow-up, two cases in the robot group had cortical osteolysis on the supraclavicular surface, one case in the conventional group had loss of reduction, one case in the supraclavicular cortical osteolysis, and 4 cases in the cortical defect on the side of the coracoid process tunnel. Conclusion:Orthopedic robot-assisted and conventional incision with double Endobutton titanium plate internal fixation in treating fresh acromioclavicular joint dislocation can achieve satisfied early clinical effects. Accurate establishment of clavicle and coracoid bone tunnel assisted by robot can overcome the defects of bone tunnel deviation in conventional incision operation and can prevent reduction and bone loss. However, robot-assisted and conventional incision Endobutton internal fixation could enlarge bone tunnel.

Bifocal Stabilisation of Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation using Suture Anchor and Temporary K-Wires: A Retrospective Analysis

@#Introduction: The acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) is a major link connecting the upper limb to the torso. The acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments help in stabilising the joint. We feel it is prudent to address both these ligament injuries, to achieve optimum result. This study was undertaken to analyse the results of a simple frugal surgical technique we used to deal with this injury considering stabilisation for both these ligaments. Materials and methods: In this retrospective study, skeletally mature patients with Type III, IV or V ACJ dislocations who underwent open reduction and stabilisation of the joint with temporary K-wires, repair of the capsule and augmentation of CC ligaments with suture anchors were included. Clinico-radiological and functional outcome was evaluated. Functional assessment of the upper limb was analysed using the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Score (DASH), Constant shoulder score (CSS) and Oxford shoulder score (OSS). Results: Clinical and radiological evaluation of the 32 patients who had completed two years from the index surgery, was done. Out of the 37 patients included initially, five were lost in follow-up. Majority of the subjects included were males and type V was the most common injury. Mean pre-operative CC distance on the affected side was 13.92±4.94mm. In the immediate post-operative radiograph, it was 7.63±2.08mm and in the final follow- up was 9.36±2.75mm. Measurements were taken by two independent investigators and inter, and intra-observer reliability were analysed by Interclass correlation coefficient. Excellent functional outcome was noted despite the 1.81±1.50mm average loss of correction. At final followup, mean DASH score was 4.67±4.18, Oxford shoulder score was 44.06±2.44 and Constant shoulder score was 86.37±5.81. The severity of the injury had no significant effect on the functional outcome post our method of stabilisation and rehabilitation. Conclusion: Bifocal fixation restores the multidirectional stability of the disrupted ACJ. Adequate radiological reduction, good functional outcome and simplicity of execution make this technique an undemanding one for use in regular practice.

Analysis of the effect of double button plate combined with strengthened anchor in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the efficacy and prognosis of double button plate combined with strengthened anchor technique and clavicular hook plate internal fixation for complete acromioclavicular joint dislocation.@*METHODS@#From July 2017 to September 2020, a total of 42 patients with acromioclavicular joint dislocation treated by surgery were choosen as study objects and divided into observation group (21 cases) and control group (21 cases). In the observation group, there were 14 males and 7 females, aged 21 to 63 years old, with an average of (45.05±8.70) years old. In the control group, there were 16 males and 5 females, aged 25 to 68 years old, with an average of(45.00±9.44) years old. The patients in the observation group were treated with double button plate combined with strengthened anchor technique, whereas those in the control group received clavicular hook plate internal fixation. The two groups were compared in terms of operating time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, shoulder pain(visual analogue scale, VAS) score, shoulder function Constant-Murley score and postoperative complications.@*RESULTS@#There was no significant difference between the two groups in intraoperative blood loss or postoperative hospital stay(P>0.05). The operating time of double button plate combined with strengthened anchor technique group (65.24±5.36) min was significantly longer than that of the clavicular hook plate group (48.81±4.72) min, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in shoulder function or pain degree between the two groups before operation (P>0.05). After 1 month, 3 months and 6 months, the Constant-Murley score of the observation group was 73.29±2.15, 85.43±1.47, 93.86±1.24 separately, which were significantly higher than those of the control group;and the VAS score was 2.76±0.62, 1.71±0.64, 0.57±0.51 separately, which were significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0.05). One instance of shoulder discomfort was found in the observation group, while 5 cases of shoulder pain, 2 cases of restricted shoulder mobility, and 1 case of subacromial bone absorption were found in the control group. In both group, there was no loss of reduction.@*CONCLUSION@#In the treatment of complete acromioclavicular joint dislocation double button plate combined with strengthened anchor technique achieves favorable clinical result. Internal fixation does not need to be removed. The recovery of shoulder joint function and pain relief are superior than clavicular hook plate internal fixation, which is more worthy of clinical promotion.

Acromioclavicular, Coracoclavicular and Medial Coracoclavicular Ligaments Assessment in Acromioclavicular Dislocation / Avaliação dos ligamentos acromioclavicular, coracoclaviculares e coracoclavicular medial na luxação acromioclavicular

Abstract Objective To study the anatomy of the medial coracoclavicular ligament and assess the contribution of the acromioclavicular, coracoclavicular and medial coracoclavicular ligaments to the stability of the acromioclavicular joint. Methods Twenty-six shoulders from 16 fresh cadavers were dissected after placement in dorsal recumbency with a 15-cm cushion between the shoulder blades. An extended deltopectoral approach was performed proximally and medially, followed by plane dissection and ligament identification. The acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular distances were measured using points previously marked with a millimeter caliper. Six of these specimens were submitted to a biomechanical study. The acromioclavicular ligament, the coracoclavicular ligament and the medial coracoclavicular ligament were sectioned sequentially, and a cephalic force of 20 N was applied to the lateral clavicle. The acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular distances were measured in each of the ligament section stages. Results The right medial coracoclavicular ligament presented, on average, 48.9 mm in length and 18.3 mm in width. On the left side, its mean length was 48.65 mm, with a mean width of 17.3 mm. Acromioclavicular, coracoclavicular and medial coracoclavicular ligament section resulted in a statistically significant increase in the coracoclavicular distance and posterior scapular displacement. Conclusion The medial coracoclavicular ligament is a true ligamentous structure found in all dissected shoulders. Our results showed that the scapular protraction relaxed the medial coracoclavicular ligament, while scapular retraction tensioned it; in addition, our findings demonstrate that this ligament contributes to the vertical and horizontal stability of the acromioclavicular joint.

Resumo Objetivo Estudar a anatomia do ligamento coracoclavicular medial e avaliar a contribuição do ligamento acromioclavicular, coracoclaviculares e coracoclavicular medial na estabilidade da articulação acromioclavicular. Métodos Foram dissecados 26 ombros de 16 cadáveres frescos, posicionados em decúbito dorso-horizontal, com um coxim de 15 cm de altura entre as escápulas. Realizou-se uma via deltopeitoral estendida proximal e medialmente. Realizou-se dissecção por planos e identificação dos ligamentos. Realizou a medida da distância acromio-clavicular e coracoclavicular usando pontos previamente demarcados com paquímetro milimetrado. Em seis dessas amostras foi realizado estudo biomecânico. Seccionando, nesta ordem, o ligamento acromioclavicular, os coracoclaviculares e o ligamento coracoclavicular medial com uma força cefálica de 20N foi aplicada na clavícula lateral. Foi medida a distância acromio-clavicular e coracoclavicular em cada uma das etapas de secção dos ligamentos. Resultados A média de comprimento do ligamento coracoclavicular medial foi de 48,9mm e a média de largura, de 18,3mm no lado direito. No esquerdo, a média de comprimento foi de 48,65mm e a média da largura, 17,3mm. Após a secção dos ligamentos acromioclaviculares, coracoclaviculares, com a secção do ligamento coracoclavicular medial houve aumento estatisticamente significativo da distância córaco-clavicular e um deslocamento posterior da escápula. Conclusão O ligamento coracoclavicular medial é uma estrutura ligamentar verdadeira, presente em todos os ombros dissecados. Nossos resultados demonstraram que o ligamento coracoclavicular medial encontra-se relaxado com a escápula em protração e tenso com a escápula em retração e segundo nossos resultados participa tanto da estabilidade vertical quanto da estabilidade horizontal da articulação acromioclavicular.

Postoperative Comparative Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Acute Versus Chronic Acromioclavicular Dislocations / Avaliação pós-operatória comparativa dos pacientes submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico das luxações acromioclaviculares aguda versus crônica

Abstract Objectives The present study evaluates and compares the surgical treatment of acute and chronic acromioclavicular dislocations (ACDs) to define the most effective therapeutic plan. Methods A retrospective study consisting of 30 patients submitted to the surgical treatment of types III and V ACDs between 2011 and 2018; the subjects were separated according to a temporal classification in acute (< 3 weeks; subgroup I) and chronic (> 3 weeks; subgroup II) subgroups. All patients underwent a postsurgical evaluation with a standardized protocol containing epidemiological, functional, and radiological data. Results Subgroup I presented a visual analog scale (VAS) score of 1.10, a Constant-Murley score of 92.3, and a University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Rating score of 33.5. The coracoclavicular (CC) distance was of 11.0 mm, and the average increase in CC space was lower than 8.9% compared to the contralateral shoulder. In subgroup II, the VAS score was of 1.11, the Constant-Murley score was of 94.2, and the UCLA score was of 32.4. The CC distance was of 13.8 mm, with a 22.9% increase in CC space compared to the contralateral side. Conclusion Although there was no significant difference between the evaluated items, subgroup I tended to present a lower CC distance (p = 0.098) and a lower percentage increase in CC distance (p = 0.095) compared to subgroup II. Thus, the surgical treatment must be performed within three weeks after the trauma to try to avoid such trend. If the acute treatment is not possible, the modified Weaver Dunn technique has good clinical and functional outcomes.

Resumo Objetivos Avaliar e comparar os resultados do tratamento cirúrgico das luxações acromioclaviculares (LACs) aguda e crônica, definindo o plano terapêutico mais eficaz. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo realizado com 30 pacientes operados entre 2011 e 2018 para LAC tipos III e V, separados de acordo com a classificação temporal em subgrupo agudo (< 3 semanas; subgrupo I) e subgrupo crônico (> 3 semanas; subgrupo II). Todos os pacientes foram submetidos a avaliação pós-cirúrgica com protocolo padronizado composto por dados epidemiológicos, funcionais e radiográficos. Resultados No subgrupo I, a pontuação na escala visual analógica (EVA) foi de 1,10, o escore de Constant-Murley foi de 92,3, e o escore da University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) foi de 33,5. A distância coracoclavicular (CC) foi de 11,0 mm, e o aumento do espaço CC foi em média menor do que 8,9% em relação ao ombro contralateral. No subgrupo II, a EVA foi de 1,11, o escore de Constant-Murley foi de 94,2, e o da UCLA, 32,4. A distância CC foi de 13,8 mm, sendo o aumento do espaço CC de 22,9% em relação ao contralateral. Conclusão Apesar de não ter havido diferença significativa entre os quesitos avaliados, houve uma tendência de o subgrupo agudo apresentar distância CC (p = 0,098) e percentual de aumento da distância CC (p = 0,095) menor do que o subgrupo crônico. Assim, é interessante que o tratamento cirúrgico seja realizado nas primeiras três semanas após o trauma, para tentar evitar essa tendência. Nos casos em que não for possível realizar o tratamento na fase aguda, a técnica de Weaver Dunn modificada apresenta bons resultados clínicos e funcionais.

Caracterización de los pacientes con fractura de clavícula manejados con tratamiento conservador en un hospital de alta complejidad en Boyacá: estudio transversal / Characterization of patients with treatment of fracture of clavicle fracture in a highly complexity hospital in Boyacá: transversal study

Introducción Dentro de la patología ortopédica se encuentran las fracturas y entre ellas se distingue la fractura de clavícula, que suele ser frecuente en su mayoría en la población joven, afectando por lo general al género masculino. Dentro de los objetivos del estudio se busca tener una apreciación más cercana respecto al tratamiento para dichas fracturas enfocados en el manejo no quirúrgico. Materiales & Métodos Se trata de un estudio de tipo descriptivo retrospectivo, llevado a cabo en la Clínica Medilaser de Tunja con recopilación de la información por medio de registros clínicos a pacientes que fueron ingresados entre el 2013 y 2019 con dicha afectación. Resultados Este estudió contó con una población de 134 pacientes, entre ellos 101 varones y 33 mujeres, las edades oscilan entre los 10 y 85 años, de los cuales el 73% estaban satisfechos con su tratamiento, el otro 27% estuvieron inconformes. Discusión La fractura de clavícula, es más frecuente en varones, con edades entre los 20 a 59 años y las causas más comunes fueron las caidas en general, predominando la caída en bicicleta. Del total de pacientes, el 65% se manejaban de manera incruenta, con buena evolución. El 93% de los pacientes refieren dolor residual, el 13% retorna con limitaciones, el 1% cambia de actividad laboral y el 73% estuvieron satisfechos con el tratamiento.

Background Clavicle fracture is particularly prevalent in young population, usually affecting the male gender. Aim of the study is to evaluate outcomes of non-surgical management of clavicle fractures. Methods This is a retrospective descriptive study, carried out at the Tunja Medical Clinic with information gathering through clinical records of patients admitted between 2013 and 2019 with such involvement. Results This study had a population of 134 patients, including 101 men and 33 women, the ages range between 10 and 85 years, of which 73% were satisfied with their treatment, the other 27% were dissatisfied. Discussion Clavicle fracture is more frequent in men, with ages between 20 and 59 years and the most common causes were falls in general, predominantly falling by bicycle. Of the total of patients, 65% were managed in a bloodless way, with good evolution. 93% of patients affected residual pain, 13% return with limitations, 1% change their work activity and 73% satisfied satisfied with the treatment.

Dog-Bone double button in shoulder arthroscopic treatment of acute acromioclavicular dislocation / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of Dog-Bone double button in the treatment of acute acromioclavicular dislocation under shoulder arthroscopy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted of the 20 patients with acute acromioclavicular dislocation who had been treated at Department of Sports Medicine, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital of Jiangsu Province from November 2018 to December 2020 by Dog-Bone double button under shoulder arthroscopy. They were 11 males and 9 females, aged from 31 to 63 years. Recorded were their visual analogue scale (VAS), Constant-Murley shoulder function score and range of shoulder anteflexion at preoperation and the last follow-up, as well as complications and the X-ray parameters at one month postoperation and the last follow-up [including coracoclavicular distance (CCD), distance between the upper and lower Dog-Bone titanium plates (DDD), angle between the coracoid process tunnel and the tangent line of the superior clavicle (CTCA), and widths of the clavicle tunnel and the coracoid process tunnel].Results:The 20 patients were followed up for 6 to 12 months (average, 10.5 months). Their preoperative VAS score, Constant score, and range of shoulder anteflexion were 3.0 (3.0, 4.0), 57.0 (54.3, 61.5) and 130° (110°, 140°), which were significantly improved to 0 (0, 0.8), 90.0 (86.5, 91.0) and 170° (170°, 180°) at the last follow-up ( P<0.05). Their CCD, DDD, CTCA, and widths of the clavicle tunnel and the coracoid process at one month postoperation were (5.0±1.0) mm, (32.4±3.5) mm, 91.7° (88.5°, 104.9°), 3.0 (3.0, 3.0) mm and 3.0 (3.0, 3.0) mm, which were significantly improved to (6.3±1.3) mm, (32.8±3.7) mm, 84.8° (81.8°, 92.0°), 3.5 (3.4, 3.6) mm and 3.2 (3.1, 3.3) mm with the exception of DDD at one month postoperation ( P<0.05). The last follow-up observed postoperative reduction loss in only one patient. Conclusion:For acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation, the Dog-Bone fixation technique under shoulder arthroscopy can lead to fine surgical efficacy and patient satisfaction, because it has advantages of limited trauma, good functional recovery of the shoulder, and effective prevention of reduction loss.

String-shuttling assisted Endobutton technique for acute acromioclavicular dislocation of Rockwood type Ⅲ / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of string-shuttling assisted Endobutton technique for acute acromioclavicular dislocation of Rockwood Type Ⅲ.Methods:From March 2018 to March 2019, 15 patients were treated at Department of Sports Medicine and Ankle & Foot, Central Hospital of Jiangmen for acute acromioclavicular dislocation of Rockwood Type Ⅲ. They were 10 men and 5 women, aged from 22 to 36 years (average, 30.6 years). The intervals from injury to surgery averaged 12.4 d (from 4 to 15 d). They were all treated by string-shuttling assisted Endobutton technique. Recorded were operation time, intraoperative blood loss, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score and shoulder function at the final follow-up, and complications during follow-up.Results:This group was followed up for 8 to 12 months (9.8 months on average). Their operation time ranged from 85 to 115 min(101.1 min on average) and intraoperative blood loss from 50 to 100 mL (75.3 mL on average). Their VAS pain score decreased significantly from preoperative 7.0 (4.5, 8.0) to 0.0 (0.0, 1.0) at the final follow-up, and their Constant score increased significantly from preoperative 56.3±6.2 to 93.0±4.8 at the final follow-up (both P<0.05). No patient reported incision infection, peri-incision hypoesthesia, loss of reduction, breakage or loosening of implants, or fracture of the clavicle tunnel or the coracoid process. Conclusion:In the treatment of acute acromioclavicular dislocation of Rockwood Type Ⅲ, string-shuttling assisted Endobutton technique can effectively avoid such a complication as tunnel fracture, leading to fine functional recovery of the shoulder.

Case-control study on the Endobutton plate and clavicular hook plate for the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To study the clinical efficacy and complications of Endobutton titanium plate and clavicle hook plate in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation.@*METHODS@#Total 48 patients with Rockwood Ⅲ to Ⅴ acromioclavicular joint dislocation from March 2015 to May 2019 were retrospectively divided into two groups according to different surgical methods. Among the patients, 23 patients were treated with Endobutton loop titanium plate fixation (observation group), including 15 males and 8 females, ranging in age from 23 to 59 years old, with an average of(36.2±8.1) years old;Rockwood type Ⅲ in 6 cases, type Ⅳ in 11 cases and type Ⅴ in 6 cases. Twenty-five patients were treated with clavicular hook plate(control group), including 17 males and 8 females, ranging in age from 22 to 54 years old, with an average of (34.7±6.4) years old; Rockwood type Ⅲ in 6 cases, type Ⅳ in 14 cases and type Ⅴ in 5 cases. The operation time, intraoperative bleeding, hospitalization time, visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain, Constant-Murley score of shoulder function and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups.@*RESULTS@#All the patients were followed up, and the duration ranged from 24 to 51 months, with a mean of (30.5±6.5) months. The amountof bleeding and hospitalization time in the observation group were (71.9±4.0) ml and(8.2±1.6) d respectively;and those in the control group were (97.6±13.4) ml and (12.8±1.2) d respectively. There was significant difference between the two groups (@*CONCLUSION@#Compared with clavicular hook plate internal fixation in the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation, Endobutton loop titanium plate internal fixation technology has the advantages of less surgical bleeding, shorter hospitalization time, less postoperative pain, good recovery of shoulder joint function and less complications.

Treatment of severe acromioclavicular joint dislocation with double strand titanium cable and clavicular hook plate guided by self-made guide device / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the clinical efficacy of titanium cable biomimetic reconstruction of coracoclavicular ligament and clavicular hook plate in the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation.@*METHODS@#The clinical data of 39 patients with severe acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation from January 2017 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed, 19 patients in double strand titanium cable group, including 13 males and 6 females, aged from 26 to 67 years old; Rockwood classification:10 cases of type Ⅲ, 4 cases of type Ⅳ and 5 cases of type Ⅴ;8 cases of traffic injury and 11 cases of fall injury;the time from injury to operation was 3 to 6 days. There were 20 patients in steel plate group, including 15 males and 5 females, aged from 25 to 71 years old. Rockwood classification:11 cases of type Ⅲ, 4 cases of typeⅣ, 5 cases of type Ⅴ;7 cases of traffic injury, 13 cases of fall injury;the time from injury to operation was 2 to 7 days. The length of incision, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, cost, VAS score before and after operation, and Constant-Murley score before and after operation were compared between two groups. Postoperative X-ray films were taken to observe the reduction and maintenance of acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Complications were recorded.@*RESULTS@#Thirty-six patients were followed up for 12 to 14 months. The amount of intraoperative blood loss in the two groups was basically the same. The operation incision in double strand titanium cable group was shorter, the operation time in steel plate group was shorter, and the operation cost in double strand titanium cable group was less. One week and one year after operation, the pain of double strand titanium cable group was less than that of steel plate group. One year after operation, the Constant-Murley score of double strand titanium cable group was higher than that of steel plate group. The postoperative X-ray showed that the acromioclavicular joint in double strand titanium cable group was well reduced, and there was 1 case with slight reduction loss. In the plate group, there was no reduction loss after removal of the clavicular hook plate, and 8 patients had distal clavicular bone atrophy or acromion bone resorption. In steel plate group, 4 cases had long-term postoperative pain, postoperative dysfunction and other complications.@*CONCLUSION@#The clinical effect of coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction with double strand titanium cable is better than that of clavicular hook plate in the treatment of severe acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation, with less trauma (no secondary operation) and lower cost.

Effectiveness of arthroscopic assisted double Endobutton "8" buckle fixation in treatment of Rockwood Ⅲ type acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation / 中国修复重建外科杂志

Objective: To investigate the short-term effectiveness of arthroscopic assisted double Endobutton "8" buckle fixation in the treatment of Rockwood Ⅲ type acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Methods: The clinical data of 12 patients with Rockwood Ⅲ type acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation who were treated with arthroscopic assisted double Endobutton "8" buckle fixation between June 2016 and June 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. There were 8 males and 4 females, with an average age of 47.0 years (range, 36-58 years). There were 4 cases of left shoulder and 8 cases of right shoulder. The causes of injury included traffic accident injury in 7 cases and falling injury in 5 cases. The average time from injury to operation was 5.0 days (range, 3-14 days). Before operation and at last follow-up, the shoulder joint activity was recorded; the improvements of function and pain were evaluated by Constant score and visual analogue scale (VAS) score, respectively; the reduction was evaluated by measuring the coracoid spacing of the affected side on the anteroposterior X-ray film of shoulder joint. Results: All 12 cases were followed up 6-36 months, with an average of 20.6 months. All the incisions healed by first intention. There was no complications such as clavicle and coracoid fractures and Endobuton displacement. At last follow-up, the range of motion of the abduction improved from preoperative (77.5±4.5)° to (162.5±6.5)°, the range of motion of forward flexion improved from (84.1±5.2)° to (169.5±5.8)°, the Constant score improved from 42.5±2.3 to 92.4±2.3, the VAS score improved from 5.4±0.8 to 0.6±0.5, and the coracoid spacing reduced from (20.5±1.4) mm to (9.2±0.6) mm, all showing significant differences ( P<0.05). Conclusion: Arthroscopic assisted double Endobutton "8" buckle fixation for the treatment of Rockwood Ⅲ type acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation is safe, less invasive, and quicker recovery. It can effectively alleviate shoulder pain, significantly improve the mobility of the shoulder joint, and achieve good short-term effectiveness.

Meta-analysis of the effect of double endobutton and clavicular hook plate on the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation / 中国组织工程研究

OBJECTIVE: Because the double Endobutton plate has more advantages than the clavicle hook plate in the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation, and the trauma is small; it does not need to be removed through secondary surgery. Thus, it has been widely used in clinical practice in recent years. Meta-analysis was used to investigate whether there were differences in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation between double Endobutton plate and clavicle hook plate so as to provide effective guidance for clinical treatment. METHODS: The database Cochrane library, PubMed, EBSCO, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang were searched from the database inception to January 2020. All the literatures related to the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation with double Endobutton plate and clavicle hook plate were collected. The literatures were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria to extract the data and to carry out the relevant analysis. The literatures that meet the requirements were screened out. The quality of the selected relevant literatures was assessed. All outcome indicators were analyzed by RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS: (1) A total of 38 articles were included, and the total number of cases was 2 199, of which 1 035 cases were in the double Endobutton plate group and 1 164 cases were in the clavicle hook plate group. (2) The results showed that the double Endobutton plate group was superior to the clavicle hook plate group in the excellent and good rate [RR=1.19, 95%CI(1.13, 1.26), P < 0.000 01], operation time [MD=10.54, 95% CI(6.09, 15.00), P < 0.000 01], intraoperative blood loss [MD=-14.83, 95%CI(-20.54,-9.13), P < 0.000 01], hospitalization time [MD=-1.44, 95%CI(-2.65,-0.23), P=0.02], incision length [MD=-2.87, 95%CI (-3.60, -2.14), P < 0.000 01], hospitalization cost [MD=-2 442.10, 95% CI(-4 466.34, -417.86), P=0.02], shoulder pain after operation [RR=0.34, 95%CI(0.22, 0.53), P < 0.000 01], visual analogue scale score [MD=-0.85, 95% CI(-1.28, -0.41), P=0.000 2], final Constant-Murley score at 6 months postoperatively [MD=8.82, 95%CI(1.91, 15.72), P=0.01; MD=6.66, 95%CI(4.46, 8.86), P < 0.000 01]CONCLUSION: The treatment of Rockwood III type and above acromioclavicular joint dislocation with double Endobutton plate is superior to that clavicular hook plate. It has the advantages of short operation time, less intraoperative blood loss, less trauma, short hospitalization time and less cost, and good functional recovery of shoulder joint after operation.

Arthroscopic suture bridge technique with suture anchor in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: There is no uniform standard for acromioclavicular dislocation. Clavicular hook plate fixation is a commonly used fixation method clinically, but minimally invasive ligament reconstruction technology and arthroscopic surgery have become a research hotspot. OBJECTIVE: To observe the application value of suture bridge with thread anchor under arthroscopy in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation. METHODS: Patients with Tossy type III acromioclavicular dislocation who were admitted to Department of Orthopedic Surgery of General Hospital of Jizhong Energy Xingtai Mining Group between January 2016 and April 2018 were selected as the subjects. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. The patients in the arthroscopy group were treated with arthroscopic suture bridge technique with suture anchor for reduction and fixation, while those in the clavicle hook plate group were treated with clavicular hook plate for internal fixation. The length of surgical incision, duration of surgery, hospitalization time and time to return to work of both groups were recorded. The shoulder function was evaluated according to the Lazzcano criterion of curative effect at 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery. The visual analogue scale score of shoulder pain, abduction and raising, forward bend and raising were compared between the two groups. All patients were followed up for 1 year to record the occurrence of complications. This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of General Hospital of Jizhong Energy Xingtai Mining Group. All subjects signed the informed consent. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) There was no significant difference in the duration of surgery between the two groups (P > 0.05). The surgical incision, hospitalization time and time to return to work of the arthroscopy group were significantly better than those of the clavicle hook plate group (P 0.05). (3) Visual analogue scale scores of the two groups showed a decreasing trend at 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery (P < 0.01). The visual analogue scale score of arthroscopy group was significantly lower than that of the clavicle hook plate group at the same time point (P < 0.01). (4) Angles of abduction and raising, forward bend and raising of both groups showed an increasing trend at 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery (P < 0.01). The angles of abduction and raising, forward bend and raising of the arthroscopy group were larger than those of the clavicle hook plate group at the same time point (P < 0.01). (5) The 1-year follow-up results showed that the incidence of complications in the arthroscopy group (6%) was significantly lower than that in the clavicle hook plate group (63%) (P < 0.01). (6) Compared with clavicular hook plate fixation, the technique of suture anchors under arthroscopy has the advantages of small trauma, quick recovery, fewer complications and no need to remove endografts again. Meanwhile, the surgery can also clearly diagnose the concomitant lesions in the joints and treat them when necessary, so as to improve the treatment effect.

Comparison of the effect of arthroscopy assisted TightRope plate and Triple-Endobutton plate and Double Endobutton plate in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the clinical effect of arthroscopic assisted TightRope plate, Triple-Endobutton plate and Double Endobutton plate in treating of Rockwood type Ⅲ-Ⅴ acromioclavicular dislocation.@*METHODS@#From January 2014 to January 2018, 128 patients with acromioclavicular dislocation were treated by operation. According to the operation plan, the patients were divided into three groups:Double Endobutton group, Triple-Endobutton group and TightRope group. All patients with acromioclavicular dislocation were operated by the same operation team, and the chief surgeon was the same chief physician. General baseline data such as gender, age, operation time, incision length, intraoperative blood loss, VAS score of pain and Constant-Murley shoulder function score were recorded.@*RESULTS@#The wound healed well and no recent complications occurred. One hundred and eleven patients were followed up for 6 to 12(9.1±3.1) months. There was no significant difference on general data among three groups (P >0.05). Among three groups, the operation time of Triple -Endobutton group was the longest, significantly higher than that of other two groups(<0.05);the operation time of TightRope group was the shortest, significantly lower than that of other two groups (<0.05). At 1 month after operation, VAS score comparison of three groups, TightRope group was significantly lower than other two groups, with statistical difference (<0.05). At 12 months after operation of three groups, the Constant-Murley score of TightRope group was significantly higher than that of two group (<0.05). The incidence of incision infectionin TightRope group was significantly lower than that of other two groups(<0.05); the incidence of reduction loss in Double Endobton group was significantly higher than that of other two groups(<0.05), the incidence of reduction loss in TightRope group was significantly higher than that of Triple endobton group(<0.05);the incidence of joint adhesion in TightRope group was significantly lower than that of other two groups(<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#TightRope plate fixation with arthroscopy is more advantageous than Double Endobutton plate fixation and Triple-Endobutton plate fixation.