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TightRope fixation versus clavicular hook plate for acromioclavicular joint dislocation
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TightRope fixation versus clavicular hook plate for acromioclavicular joint dislocation
J Invest Surg. 2018 Jun;31(3):226-233
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J Hong H Chen T Wang L Cai W Hu D Lu

76 patients with a Rockwood type III acromioclavicular joint dislocation were randomized to either TightRope fixation or clavicular hook plate fixation. Patients were assessed over 1 year postoperatively. Constant-Murley score and coracoclavicular distance did not significantly differ between groups over the first year of follow-up. Pain scores were significantly lower in the TightRope group. However, three patients experienced redislocation in the TightRope group versus none in the hook plate group.

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OrthoEvidence. TightRope fixation versus clavicular hook plate for acromioclavicular joint dislocation. ACE Report. 2019;9(2):60. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/tightrope-fixation-versus-clavicular-hook-plate-for-acromioclavicular-joint-dislocation

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