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TightRope fixation versus clavicular hook plate for acromioclavicular joint dislocation
February 2019
TightRope fixation versus clavicular hook plate for acromioclavicular joint dislocation
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of the Tight Rope Technique and Clavicular Hook Plate for the Treatment of Rockwood Type III Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation
J Invest Surg. 2018 Jun;31(3):226-233Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
76 patients with a Rockwood type III acromioclavicular joint dislocation were randomized to either TightRope fixation or clavicular hook plate fixation. Patients were assessed over 1 year postoperatively. Constant-Murley score and coracoclavicular distance did not significantly differ between groups over the first year of follow-up. Pain scores were significantly lower in the TightRope group. Howe...
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