Acromioclavicular Reconstruction using Autogenous Semitendinosus Tendon Graft and the Importance of Postoperative Rehabilitation: A Case Report
We present a case of chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocation (Rockwood type 5) in which the choice of acromioclavicular reconstruction using autogenous semitendinosus tendon graft was made due to its superiority in anatomical reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligaments, and the impact of po...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2013-11-01
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Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.morthoj.org/2013/v7n3/Acromioclavicular-Reconstruction.pdf |
Summary: | We present a case of chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocation (Rockwood type 5) in which the choice of acromioclavicular reconstruction using autogenous semitendinosus tendon graft was made due to its superiority in anatomical reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligaments, and the impact of postoperative rehabilitation on the recovery of this patient. We also discuss the rationale behind this. |
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ISSN: | 1985-2533 |