Abstract
Background: Acromioclavicular joint is an important joint in the shoulder complex as it is involved in various functions like providing connection of upper extremity to the axial skeleton, aids stability during overhead activities and while lifting heavy weight. Injuries to acromioclavicular joint are very common in athletes and to some extent in motor vehicle accidents. The treatment of injuries to the acromioclavicular joints has been controversial for a very long time. This is a prospective study of 30 cases of Ac Materials And Methods: romioclavicular Joint disruption treated by Modied Weaver Dunn Procedure with suture anchors from September 2017 to January 2021 at our Institution and followed for minimum of 12 months. The selected patients were evaluated clinicall, and radiologica Results: lly and after relevant lab investigations were taken for surgery. Patient with Acromioclavicular joint disruption classied as per the Rockwood classication and treated accordingly by surgical treatment by Modied Weaver Dunn Procedure with suture anchors. Early gravity aided range of motion was started after 3 weeks from surgery and active range of motion was deferred until 6-8 weeks and sport activity after 3 months. The postoperative shoulder range of motion and weight lifting ability was excellent. Surgical management of acromioclavicular joint disruption by Modie Conclusion: d Weaver Dunn Procedure with suture anchor will give excellent anatomical reduction, good full range motion and weightlifting ability to the shoulder.
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