Bone-ligament transfer of coracoacromial ligament for acromioclavicular dislocation: A new fixation method used in 6 cases

Hans-Paul Kutschera Department of Orthopaedics, University of Vienna, Währingergurtel, 18-20, A-1090, Vienna, Austria, Tel +431 40400-4083, Fax -4088

Rainer Ingo Kotz Department of Orthopaedics, University of Vienna, Währingergurtel, 18-20, A-1090, Vienna, Austria, Tel +431 40400-4083, Fax -4088

Abstract

We treated 6 grade III acromioclavicular injuries with a new fixation method using a bone-ligament transfer of the coracoacromial ligament into a clavicular tunnel. After an average of 16 months, function and cosmesis were excellent in all patients.

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