A novel method of acromioclavicular joint separation fixation using a knotless dog bone technique

Abstract

Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations are common in both sports and trauma injuries. Many surgical options exist for fixation of these injuries. Although the suture button has become popular, it has a moderately high complication rate. The most common complication is the loss of reduction, but another common complication is knot-related pain. This article outlines a method of suture button fixation that addresses both of these complications with a novel knotless construct using TightRopes.

Keywords:

• Acromioclavicular separation
• dog bone
• TightRope

AcknowledgmentS

The authors acknowledge the assistance of Jared Clements, Arthrex representative.