Objective To investigate the effectiveness of TightRope system combined with Locking-Loop biplane anatomical reconstruction technique in the treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Methods A clinical data of 28 patients with acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation who met the selection criteria and admitted between June 2018 and December 2021 was retrospectively analyzed. There were 18 males and 10 females, with an average age of 47.7 years (range, 22-72 years). The causes of injury included falling (13 cases) and traffic accidents (15 cases). The acromioclavicular joint dislocation was rated as Rockwood type Ⅲ in 7 cases, type Ⅳ in 16 cases, and type Ⅴ in 5 cases. The time from injury to operation was 4-13 days, with an average of 9.5 days. The acromioclavicular joint dislocation was reconstructed with TightRope system and high-strength wire by Locking-Loop methods during operation. The operation time and complications were recorded. Visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Constant-Murley score, and active range of motion of shoulder (forward flexion and upward lift, abduction and upward lift, and external rotation) were recorded before operation and at 12 months after operation to evaluate the functional recovery of shoulder. The loss of acromioclavicular joint reduction was assessed by comparing the coracoclavicular distance (CCD) based on the anteroposterior X-ray films at 3 days and 12 months after operation. Results The operation time was 58-100 minutes (median, 85 minutes). All incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 12 months. During follow-up, 2 patients developed shoulder adhesion, which recovered after rehabilitation exercise. At 12 months after operation, the VAS score was significantly lower, the Constant-Murley score was significantly higher, and the range of motion of the shoulder joint (forward flexion and upward lift, abduction and upward lift, and external rotation) significantly increased when compared with preoperative ones (P<0.05). X-ray films showed that the CCD was 8.4 (7.3, 9.4) and 9.2 (8.1, 10.1) mm at 3 days and 12 months after operation, respectively, with a significant difference (Z=−4.665, P<0.001). During follow-up, there was no complication such as infection, titanium plate entrapment, fracture, internal fixation failure, or redislocation. ConclusionThe treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation with TightRope system combined with Locking-Loop biplane anatomical reconstruction has the advantages of small incision, joint reduction under direct vision, high fixation strength, and low incidence of postoperative complications, which can effectively relieve the pain of patients’ shoulder joint and facilitate the recovery of shoulder joint function.
The short head of the biceps brachii muscle was removed from its origin with a thin piece of bone from the coronoid process and was transposed to the dislocated clavicle. From the action of muscle contraction from the biceps brachii muscle, the dislocated clavicle would be pulled downward. This method of repair was satisfactory in4 cases of acromioclavicular dislocation. Results obtained from the follow-up, there was no recurrence of dislocation, and the function and muscle power of the shoulder were completely normal.
【Abstract】 Objective To evaluate the early result of tri ple Endobutton technique for reconstructing coracoclavicularligament of chronic complete acromioclavicular joint dislocations. Methods Between January 2009 and June 2010, 14 patients with chronic complete acromioclavicular joint dislocations were treated with tri ple Endobutton technique for reconstructing coracoclavicular ligament. There were 10 males and 4 females with a mean age of 38.5 years (range,26-52 years). Injury was caused by traffic accident in 7 cases,by falling in 5 cases,and by bruise in 2 cases. The average time was 47 days from injury to the operation (range,29-75 days). All patients had pain and activity restriction. The X-ray films showed complete dislocation of acromioclavicular joint. According to Allman’s type, all cases were classified as III degree complete dislocations. Results At postoperation, wound healed by first intention with no early complication of infection or neurovascular injury. All patients were followed up 18.3 months on average (range,13-30 months). Acromioclavicular joint subluxation occurred in 1 patient at 1 week after operation, and no redislocation or other complication occurred in the other patients. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score was 90.8 ± 4.1 at last follow-up, showing significant difference when compared with the preoperative score (65.3 ± 4.4) (t= —17.57,P=0.00); Constant-Murley score was 91.7 ± 3.9, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative one (71.5 ± 4.6) (t=—75.02,P=0.00). The definite answer in Simple Shoulder Test (SST) averaged 9.7 (range,7-12). Conclusion The tri ple Endobutton technique for reconstructing coracoclavicular ligament is an effective method in treatment of chronic complete acromioclavicular joint dislocations. The short-term results are satisfactory.