Minimally Invasive Coracoclavicular Stabilization with Suture Anchors for Acute Acromioclavicular Dislocation

BACKGROUND: The management of acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is controversial. PURPOSE: The authors describe a surgical technique involving securing the clavicle to the coracoid process using suture anchors for the treatment of acute AC joint injury. STUDY DESIGN: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS: Twenty patients were evaluated retrospectively, clinically, and radiographically, for a mean of 41.2 months. RESULTS: At last follow-up, the mean Constant score for the 20 patients was 89.5. Eighteen patients (90%) maintained complete AC joint reduction in both anteroposterior and axillary views. Slight loss of reduction was noted in 2 patients (10%), but their functional outcomes were good. No fixation failure or pulling out of suture anchors was encountered. CONCLUSION: This minimally invasive technique using a suture anchor for the treatment of acute AC dislocation is easily performed.