Surgical repair of complete acromioclavicular dislocation augmented with PDS bands. Technique and results

ABSTRACT

In this study, 23 patients presenting with complete acromioclavicular [AC] joint dislocations were managed by surgical reconstruction. According to Rockwood and Matsen classification, 16 patients had type III lesion, 4 had type IV and 3 patients had type V lesion. The AC as well as the coracoclavicular [CC] ligaments were reconstructed. Augmentation of the reconstruction was done using resorbable 5- and 10-mm PDS bands. The results were assessed postoperatively using the University of California at Los Angeles [UCLA] end-result score. Twenty patients had excellent and good results, while three patients were rated as poor. No calcification of the ligaments was found postoperatively. Two patients had AC joint arthrosis