Bone-ligament transfer of coracoacromial ligament for acromioclavicular dislocation: A new fixation method used in 6 cases

Hans-Paul Kutschera; Rainer Ingo Kotz

doi:10.3109/17453679708996694

Bone-ligament transfer of coracoacromial ligament for acromioclavicular dislocation: A new fixation method used in 6 cases

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Hans-Paul Kutschera
Rainer Ingo Kotz

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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679708996694

Abstract

We treated 6 grade III acromioclavicular injuries with a new fixation method using a bone-ligament transfer of the coracoacromial ligament into a clavicular tunnel. After an average of 16 months, function and cosmesis were excellent in all patients.

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1997-01-01

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Kutschera, H.-P., & Kotz, R. I. (1997). Bone-ligament transfer of coracoacromial ligament for acromioclavicular dislocation: A new fixation method used in 6 cases. Acta Orthopaedica, 68(3), 246–248. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679708996694

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Acta Orthopaedica, Volume 68, Issue 3 (1997)

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