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  1. Arthroscopically assisted acromioclavicular joint stabilization leads to significant clavicular tunnel widening in the early post-operative period
    Thangaraju S, Cepni S, Magosch P, Tauber M, Habermeyer P, Martetschläger F
    Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 2019 Dec;27(12):3821-3826.
    PMID: 31410526 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05662-5
    PURPOSE: Arthroscopically assisted acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) stabilization techniques use bone tunnels in the clavicle and coracoid process. The tunnel size has been shown to have an impact on the fracture risk of clavicle and coracoid. The aim of the present study was to radiographically evaluate the alterations of the clavicular tunnel size in the early post-operative period. It was hypothesized that there would be a significant increase of tunnel size.

    METHODS: Twenty consecutive patients with acute high-grade ACJ (Rockwood type IV-V) injury underwent arthroscopic-assisted ACJ stabilization. The median age of the patients was 40 (26-66) years. For all patients, a single tunnel button-tape construct was used along with an additional ACJ tape cerclage. Radiologic measurements were undertaken on standardized Zanca films at two separate time points, immediate post-operative examination (IPO) and at late post-operative examination (> 4 months; LPO). The LPO radiographs were taken at a median follow-up period of 4.5 (3-6) months. Clavicular tunnel width (CT) and coracoclavicular distance (CCD) were measured using digital calipers by two independent examiners and the results are presented as median, range, and percentage.

    RESULTS: The median CCD increased significantly from 9.5 (8-13) mm at IPO to 12 (7-20) mm at LPO (p 

    Matched MeSH terms: Acromioclavicular Joint/injuries
  2. Fulltext Osteomyelitis post acromioclavicular joint reconstruction
    Yeak RD, Daud H, Nizlan NM
    Chin J Traumatol, 2019 Jun;22(3):182-185.
    PMID: 31060897 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2019.03.004
    Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injury is a common shoulder injury. There are various techniques of ACJ reconstruction. Superficial infection after ACJ reconstruction is not an uncommon complication. However, osteomyelitis post ACJ reconstruction has never been highlighted as a possible complication. Our patient is a 31-year-old male who sustained a Rockwood 5 ACJ dislocation and had anatomical ACJ reconstruction with autogenous gracilis and semitendinosus graft. Our technique involved the anatomical reconstruction of the ACJ and the coracoclavicular ligament with the usage of two bioscrews and the temporary stabilisation of the ACJ with two k-wires. As in any orthopaedic surgery, infection is often disastrous especially when the surgery involves implants. It can be disastrous with high morbidity to the patient as well as a costly complication to treat. Therefore, we wish to highlight this case as despite its rarity, osteomyelitis can be devastating to the patient and should be prevented if possible.
    Matched MeSH terms: Acromioclavicular Joint/injuries*
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