Reduction of Acromioclavicular Joint Type III Injuries and Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction Using Semitendinosus Tendon Autograft and A Triple Suture-Cerclage

The management of acute Rockwood type III Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation remains controversial. Good-to-excellent results can be obtained with nonsurgical management, however, surgical management for type III acute ACJ dislocation restores joint anatomy, thus avoiding obvious deformity, persistent pain and residual symptoms.