Juan Francisco Javier Valles Figueroa, Ramsés E Glz Jonguitud, Saúl Zapata Rivera and Melissa Olguín Rodríguez*

Department of Orthopaedics, Mexico

*Corresponding Author: Melissa Olguín Rodríguez, Department of Orthopaedics, Mexico.

Received: November 26, 2024; Published: December 13, 2024

Abstract

AC joint dislocations are common injuries that significantly impact shoulder function. The stability of the AC joint relies on CC ligaments for vertical stability and AC ligaments and capsular structures for horizontal stability. There are various treatment options available to repair those lesions, including open, mini-open, and arthroscopically assisted techniques. Damage to AC ligaments may be overlooked but can result in chronic horizontal instability and pain. Currently, numerous surgical procedures exist for these injuries, and there is a lack of consensus regarding the optimal technique. This article introduces a mini-open technique to address CC and AC injuries, utilizing double clavicular tunnels and ultra-high-strength suture tape material for vertical instability, and an anchor in the acromion to tackle horizontal instability.

 Keywords: Acromioclavicular; Reconstruction; Coracoclavicular; AC Joint Ligaments

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Citation

Citation: Melissa Olguín Rodríguez., et al. “Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation Repair: A Mini Open Technique for Reconstruction of Both the Coracoclavicular (CC) and AC Joint Ligaments at a Low Cost".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 8.1 (2025): 08-14.

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Copyright: © 2025 Melissa Olguín Rodríguez., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.