Scapulothoracic dissociation with acromioclavicular separation: a case report of a novel fixation method.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case of 39-year-old female with a scapulothoracic dissociation and acromioclavicular (AC) separation and who had fixation of the AC joint with a locking plate, coracoclavicular screw, and transarticular AC screw. The coracoclavicular and AC relationships were maintained during postoperative rehabilitation and after hardware removal. Use of a locking plate can lead to good functional outcome without the complications associated with the use of pin and wire constructs or without violating the subacromial space.
Medical subject headings
- Acromioclavicular Joint
- Joint Dislocations
- Scapula
- Shoulder Injuries
Anatomy
- clavicle
- scapula
- shoulder