Objective To investigate arthroscopic treatment for acute acromioclavicular dislocation by using Twin Tail TightRope combined with distal joint capsular repair. Methods The clinical data of 40 patients with acromioclavicular dislocation treated between February 2016 and December 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into arthroscopic group (20 cases, using arthroscopic Twin Tail TightRope combined with distal joint capsular repair for anatomical repair of stable structure of acromioclavicular joint) and control group (20 cases, treated with clavicular hook plate internal fixation) according to different surgical methods. There was no significant difference in gender, age, cause of injury, Rockwood classification, time from injury to operation, preoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) score and Constant score between the two groups (P>0.05), which were comparable. Postoperative VAS score and Constant score were used to assess shoulder function and re-dislocation was also observed. Results The incisions of the two groups healed by first intention, and no early postoperative complications occurred. All patients were followed up 12-18 months (mean, 13.5 months). Postoperative X-ray films showed good anatomical reduction in both groups, but the clavicular hook had a presense in the subacromial space in control group. All patients in arthroscopic group achieved satisfactory shoulder function and returned to work after operation; there was no obvious pain, no complications such as exposure of implant after operation, and no need to remove the implant. In the control group, 4 patients had obvious subacromial impingement pain after operation, and 1 patient had re-dislocation after removal of internal fixator at 1 year after operation; the rest had no complications related to internal fixation, and the internal fixators were removed at 1.0-1.5 years after operation, without re-dislocation. The VAS score and Constant score at 3 months and 1 year after operation in both groups significantly improved when compared with those before operation, and further improved at 1 year after operation (P<0.05). The VAS score and Constant score at 3 months and 1 year after operation in arthroscopic group were significantly better than those in control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Arthroscopic treatment for acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation by using Twin Tail TightRope combined with distal capsular repair is more effective than traditional incision surgery and can obtain more satisfactory results in patient compliance and function recovery because of minimally invasive surgery.
ObjectiveTo evaluate and compare the effectiveness of double Endobutton technique and suture anchor combined Endobutton plate in the treatment of Tossy type Ⅲ acromioclavicular joint dislocation. MethodsBetween May 2010 and March 2014, a retrospective study was preformed on 56 patients with Tossy type Ⅲ acromioclavicular joint dislocation. The coracoclavicular ligament was reconstructed with double Endobutton technique in 31 cases (Endobutton group), and with suture anchor combined Endobutton plate in 25 cases (Anchor group). There was no significant difference in age, gender, injury causes, injury side, associated injury, medical comorbidities, and disease duration between 2 groups (P>0.05). The operation time, medical device expenses, postoperative complications, preoperative and postoperative Constant-Murley scores, and postoperative Karlsson grading of the injured shoulder were compared between 2 groups. ResultsThe average operation time in Endobutton group was significantly greater than that in Anchor group (t=4.285, P=0.000); there was no significant difference in the medical device expenses between 2 groups (t=1.555, P=0.126). Primary healing of incision was obtained in all patients of 2 groups; no early complications of infection and skin necrosis occurred. All patients were followed up 15.6 months on average (range, 11-35 months). During follow-up, some loss of reduction and ectopic ossification in the coracoclavicular gap were observed in 1 case and 6 cases of Endobutton group, respectively. No recurrence of acromioclavicular joint dislocation, implant fixation loosening and broken, and secondary fractures occurred in the other patients. There was significant difference in the incidence of postoperative complications between 2 groups (P=0.013). Constant-Murley scores of the injured shoulder significantly increased at 9 months after operation when compared with preoperative values in 2 groups (P<0.05), but no significant difference was observed between 2 groups (P>0.05). At last follow-up, there was no significant difference in Karlsson grading between 2 groups (Z=-0.628, P=0.530). ConclusionBoth double Endobutton technique and suture anchor combined Endobutton plate have good effectiveness in the treatment of Tossy type Ⅲ acromioclavicular joint dislocation. But the latter is associated with easier operation, less operation time, and less complications.
目的 比较克氏针张力带与锁骨钩钢板治疗RockwoodⅢ型肩锁关节脱位的临床疗效。 方法 1999年1月-2007年3月,收治肩锁关节脱位患者29例,分别采用克氏针张力带联合喙锁韧带重建(克氏针组10例)和锁骨钩钢板(钢板组19例)治疗。其中男18例,女11例;年龄19~50岁,平均38.2岁。患者均为新鲜RockwoodⅢ型肩锁关节脱位,受伤至手术时间1~16 d,平均3 d。两组患者性别、年龄、受伤至手术时间等一般资料比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。进行两组患者术后临床及影像学评估比较。 结果 25例患者(克氏针组10例,钢板组15例)获随访,随访时间2~12年,平均6年。术后克氏针组发生克氏针弯曲5例、断裂1例;钢板组切口浅表感染2例,经换药后治愈,其余患者切口Ⅰ期愈合。两组患者肩锁关节均获得良好功能,组间比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。影像学方面:与克氏针组相比,在患肢负重位时钢板组喙锁间隙间距增加了23%(P<0.05),非负重位两组间距差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。术后8~12周出现喙锁韧带钙化,钢板组12例、克氏针组2例(P<0.05)。术后6个月出现肩锁关节骨性关节炎,钢板组2例、克氏针组1例(P>0.05)。肩关节功能与影像学结果无相关性(r=0.096,P>0.05)。 结论 克氏针张力带联合喙锁韧带重建和锁骨钩钢板固定治疗RockwoodⅢ型肩锁关节脱位均可获得良好的临床功能。与克氏针张力带相比,锁骨钩钢板固定具有手术操作简便、疗效确切、并发症少、能够早期康复锻炼等优点。
To explore the operative method and the cl inical outcomes of repairing acromioclavicular dislocation by clavicular hook plate internal fixation and coracoacromial l igament transposition. Methods From August 2004 to December 2007, 12 cases of acromioclavicular dislocation were repaired with the internal fixation of clavicular hook plate and the transposition of coracoacromial l igament. There were 9 males and 3 females aged 22-56 years old (average 32 yearsold). Causes of injury: 6 cases from fall ing injury, 4 cases from crush injury and 2 cases from traffic accident. There were 5 cases of the left acromioclavicular dislocation, and 7 cases of the right. According to acromioclavicular dislocation classification set by WANG Yicong, 8 cases were graded as type III, 3 cases as type IV, and 1 case as type V. The time from injury to operation was 3-28 days (average 6 days). The injured arm was hung after operation, and the function training was started 3-5 days after operation. Results All wounds healed by first intention, and the X-ray films showed complete reposition of acromioclavicular joints was achieved in all cases 1 week after operation. Over the follow-up period of 12-30 months, no plate and screw loosening, hook break and acromion fracture occurred. At 2 months after operation, 2 patients had sl ight pain when moving the shoulder, and the symptom disappeared when removing the plate. No re-dislocation was observed in all cases after removing the plate at 6-10 months after operation. The function of shoulder joint was assessed by Karlsson evaluation standard 1 year after operation, 11 cases were graded as excellent and 1 case was good. Conclusion For the repair of acromioclavicular dislocation, the method of combining clavicular hook plate internal fixation with coracoacromial l igament transposition has the advantages of minor wound, easy operation, l ittle influence on the function of shoulder joints, and rel iable restoration of the stabil ity of shoulder joint.