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This study aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of tension band wiring and hook plate fixation in treating acute acromioclavicular dislocations.

June 20, 2026Annals of Medicine and SurgeryOpen Access

Comparative evaluation of hook plate and tension band wiring in the management of acromioclavicular dislocation: a retrospective study

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JSJafar SallamehLatakia University AMAbdallah N. MansourLatakia University MMM MansourLatakia University

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Retrospective study compares outcomes of tension band wiring and hook plate fixation for AC dislocation, highlighting recovery profiles.

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This study aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of tension band wiring and hook plate fixation in treating acute acromioclavicular dislocations.
Retrospective comparative study conducted between 2022 and 2024.
Included 34 patients with acute AC dislocation, monitored for at least 6 months post-surgery.
Focused on functional recovery, radiological outcomes, and complication profiles.
All patients returned to their pre-surgical occupation.
TBW group had shorter operative time, though not statistically significant.
HP group had a statistically significant shorter sling support time (2-4 weeks, P=0.0001).

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Sallameh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362fe6db0793dc1a537414 https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000005254

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