Single coracoclavicular suture fixation with Mersilene tape versus hook plate in the treatment of acute type V acromioclavicular dislocation: a retrospective analysis

Abstract Background Here, we compared the clinical and radiographic outcomes between coracoclavicular (CC) fixation with Mersilene tape and hook plate for acute unstable acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation treatment. Methods We enrolled 49 patients with unstable acute AC dislocation who, betwee...

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Main Authors: Ying-Cheng Huang, Shan-Wei Yang, Chun-Yu Chen, Kai-Cheng Lin, Jenn-Huei Renn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0831-0