Acromioclavicular Dislocation Treatment
When to do it?
- In acromioclavicular dislocations type IV, V and VI
- In type III acromioclavicular dislocations where there is horizontal instability and in more active individuals
Procedure
- The treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation is an arthroscopy-assisted procedure. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique in which a scope/camera is used to observe the entire shoulder joint and in which, through other small incisions, work instruments and suture anchors are introduced to allow the repair of the labrum.
- It is important to start treatment with arthroscopy to document and treat injuries associated with acromioclavicular dislocation. In addition, arthroscopy will help in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation, which involves ligamentopexy of the coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligaments . The procedure always involves a small incision of approximately 5 cm in the upper region of the clavicle.
- This technique allows the patient to be discharged the same day or to spend just one night in the hospital .
Postoperative
- The shoulder is immobilized with a brachial suspensory which helps to both reduce pain related to the procedure and protect the repair of the ligaments.
- The patient can begin passive and pendular movements immediately after surgery, properly supervised by a therapist.
- Physiotherapy: physiotherapy is required for an average period of 6 months. The patient can return to performing strength-bearing physical exercise on the operated limb generally after 3 months.
Procedure
- The treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation is an arthroscopy-assisted procedure. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique in which a scope/camera is used to observe the entire shoulder joint and in which, through other small incisions, work instruments and suture anchors are introduced to allow the repair of the labrum.
- It is important to start treatment with arthroscopy to document and treat injuries associated with acromioclavicular dislocation. In addition, arthroscopy will help in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation, which involves ligamentopexy of the coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligaments . The procedure always involves a small incision of approximately 5 cm in the upper region of the clavicle.
- This technique allows the patient to be discharged the same day or to spend just one night in the hospital .
Postoperative
- The shoulder is immobilized with a brachial suspensory which helps to both reduce pain related to the procedure and protect the repair of the ligaments.
- The patient can begin passive and pendular movements immediately after surgery, properly supervised by a therapist.
- Physiotherapy: physiotherapy is required for an average period of 6 months. The patient can return to performing strength-bearing physical exercise on the operated limb generally after 3 months.