Comparison of Tight Rope Technique and Clavicular Hook Plate for the Treatment of Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations

Authors

  • Muhammad Inaam Ullah Younas Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad
  • Sarmad Nasir Janjua Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad
  • Faizan Rauf Department of Orthopedic Surgery, HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences (HIT) Hospital, Taxila.
  • Khurram Habib Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad
  • Shaheen Iqbal Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad.
  • Muhammad Sheraz Mustafa Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad

Keywords:

Tight-rope technique, clavicular hook plate technique, acromioclavicular joint dislocation, acute ACJ injury

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to compare the tight rope technique and clavicular hook plate for the treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocations.

Material and methods: A total of 50 patients were selected. Patients have divided into two groups Group A patients underwent the Tight-rope technique and Group B patients underwent the clavicular hook technique. Patients presenting with acute acromioclavicular joint dislocations of Rockwood type III and V, both males and females were included aged 18 to 50. Patients presenting with type I and type II injuries, AC joint arthritis, and fractures of the distal clavicle were excluded. Both techniques were compared in terms of VAS score and CMS score postoperatively.

Results: The mean postoperative VAS pain score in group A was 1.76±0.77 and 2.32±1.03 in group B. The mean CMS score in group A was 88.92±2.3 and 84.6±3.2 in group B. The outcomes in Group A showed significant improvement as compared to group B.

Conclusion: The Tight-rope technique showed significantly better outcomes as compared to the clavicular hook plate technique.

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Published

2023-11-23

How to Cite

Muhammad Inaam Ullah Younas, Sarmad Nasir Janjua, Rauf, F., Habib, K., Iqbal, S., & Mustafa, M. S. (2023). Comparison of Tight Rope Technique and Clavicular Hook Plate for the Treatment of Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations. Pakistan Journal of Medical Research, 62(3), 102–106. Retrieved from https://www.pjmr.org.pk/index.php/pjmr/article/view/436

Issue

Vol. 62 No. 3 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Medical Research

Section

Original Articles