• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.131-134
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• 2005

Distal clavicle tunnel widening was observed in coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction with semitendinous tendon autografts in a patient with acromioclavicular joint injury. Acromioclavicular joint separation, in a 44 years-old man was treated by coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction. We have performed x-ray evaluation on 2years 10months after surgery. The immediate postoperative tunnel size was measured 4.5mm in diameter. At postoperative 2years 10month the tunnel diameter was from 9.3 to 11.4mm. But the weightbearing clavicle view showed no significant acromioclavicular joint separation. Moreover the patient complained only minor intermittent shoulder discomfort.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.93-99
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• 2019

Background: Modified Phemister operation has been widely used for the treatment of acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation. Additionally, the use of suture anchor for coracoclavicular (CC) fixation has been reported to provide CC stability. This study was conducted to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of a modified Phemister operation with CC ligament augmentation using suture anchor for acute AC joint dislocation. Methods: Seventy-four patients underwent the modified Phemister operation with CC ligament augmentation using suture anchor for acute AC joint dislocation and were followed-up for an average of 12.3 months. The visual analogue scale (VAS), range of motion, Constant score, and Korean shoulder scoring system (KSS) were used for clinical assessment. Acromioclavicular interval (ACI), coracoclavicular distance (CCD), and acromioclavicular distance (ACD) were obtained to evaluate the radiological assessments. Results: At the last follow-up, the mean VAS Score was 1.7 points, the mean joint range of the forward flexion was $164.6^{\circ}$, external rotation at the side was $61.2^{\circ}$ and internal rotation to the posterior was a level of T12. The mean Constant score and the mean KSS was 82.7 points and 84.2 points, respectively. At the mean ACI, CCD, and ACD, significant differences were found preoperatively and at the last follow-up. When the ACI, CCD, and ACD were compared with the contralateral unaffected shoulder at the last follow-up, the affected shoulders had significantly higher values. Conclusions: The modified Phemister operation with CC ligament augmentation using suture anchor is clinically and radiologically effective at acute AC joint dislocation.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.138-142
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• 1999

Coracoclavicular ligament is main restraint to superior instability of the distal clavicle. Coracoacromial ligament, extensor tendon of toe, palmaris longus tendon, and Dacron tape have been used to reconstruct coracoclavicular ligament. We used semitedinosus tendon to reconstruct coracoclavicular ligament. The semitendinosus tendon was harvested as a usual fashion. After the distal clavicle and coracoid process were exposed, a hole of six millimeter diameter was made on the center of whole thickness of the distal clavicle. A malleolar screw was fixed from distal clavicle to coracoid process to maintain the reduced position of the acromioclavicular joint. The leading suture of tendon graft was passed through the hole of the distal clavicle and looped under the coracoid process. After leading portion of ten­don graft was looped over the clavicle, sutures were made between each end of the tendon graft with nonabsorbable suture materials.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.188-193
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• 2010

목적: 본 연구는 네 가닥의 Ethibond로 오구 쇄골간 sling으로 보강된 변형 Phemister 술식을 이용한 견봉 쇄골 관절 탈구의 치료의 임상적 결과 및 방사선 소견을 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1999년 9월부터 2007년 5월까지 네 가닥 Ethibond sling으로 보강된 변형된 Phemister 술식으로 30예의 견봉 쇄골 관절 탈구를 치료하였다. 평균 추시 기간은 28.2(24~33)개월 이었다. 술 후 기능 평가는 Weitzman 분류로 하였고 오구 쇄골 간격의 정복 정도를 방사선 영상에서 측정하였다. 결과: Weitzman 분류를 이용한 기능 평가에서는 우수 24예, 양호 4예, 보통 2예였고 오구 쇄골 간격은 수상 시 16.9 mm간격에서 수술 직후 7.3 mm로 정복되었고 최종 추시 시 건측과 비교하여 오구 쇄골 인대의 간격 비율은 평균 1.24 (0.68~1.71) 이었다. 합병증으로 5예에서 K-강선 후퇴와 4예에서 관절 운동 제한이 있었다. 결론: 견봉 쇄골 관절의 탈구에서 네 가닥의 Ethibond로 오구 쇄골간 sling으로 보강된 변형 Phemister 술식은 임상적으로 유용한 치료 방법으로 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.194-201
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• 2010

목적: 오구 쇄골 인대를 봉합하지 않고 견봉 쇄골 관절의 관혈적 정복만 시행한 환자군에서의 임상적, 방사선학적 추시 결과를 확인하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1998년부터 2007년까지 변형 Phemister 술식과 갈고리 금속판 (AO hook 금속판, Wolter 금속판)을 사용하여 견봉 쇄골 관절 탈구로 수술 받은 환자 중 삽입물 제거한 53예를 대상으로 하였다. 변형 Phemister 술식을 사용한 군이 21명, 갈고리 금속판을 사용한 군이 32명 이였다. 임상적 평가는 Constant score를 이용하였으며, 양측 쇄골과 오구돌기 사이의 수직 거리를 비교하여 방사선적 평가를 하였다. 결과: Constant score는 변형 Phemister 술식을 사용한 군에서는 $87.59{\pm}7.8$, 갈고리 금속판을 사용한 군에서는 $89.35{\pm}5.3$로 통계학적 차이는 없었다. 두 군에서 수술 전 손상 부위의 쇄골 오구돌기의 평균 거리는 15.9 mm이였으며, 건측 견관절은 평균 8.0 mm이였다. 갈고리 금속판 환자군에서 건측과 비교하여 평균 1.0 mm, 변형 Phemister 환자군에서는 평균 1.2 mm의 수직 전위가 관찰되었으며 통계학적 차이는 없었다. 결론: 오구쇄골 인대를 복원 하지 않은 견봉 쇄골 관절 탈구의 관혈적 정복술 및 내고정술은 양호한 임상적, 방사선학적 결과를 보였다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.209-214
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• 2021

Background: The treatment for acromioclavicular joint injuries (ACJI) ranges from a conservative approach to extensive surgical reconstruction, and the decision on how to manage these injuries depends on the grade of acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation, resources, and skill availability. After a thorough review of the literature, the researchers adopted a simple cost-effective technique of AC joint reconstruction for acute ACJI requiring surgery. Methods: This was a prospective single-center study conducted between April 2017 and April 2018. For patients with acute ACJI more than Rockwood grade 3, the researchers performed open coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction using synthetic sutures along with an Endobutton and a figure of 8 button plate. This was followed by AC ligament repair augmenting it with temporary percutaneous AC K-wires. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Constant Murley shoulder score. Results: Seventeen patients underwent surgery. The immediate postoperative radiograph showed an anatomical reduction of the AC joint dislocation in all patients. During follow-up, one patient developed subluxation but was asymptomatic. The mean follow-up period was 30 months (range, 24-35 months). The mean Constant score at 24 months was 95. No AC joint degeneration was noted in follow-up X-rays. The follow-up X-rays showed significant infra-clavicular calcification in 11 of the 17 patients, which was an evidence of a healed coracoclavicular ligament post-surgery. Conclusions: This study presents a simple cost-effective technique with a short learning curve for anatomic reconstruction of acute ACJI. The preliminary results have been very encouraging.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.175-180
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• 2014

Background: For Neer type IIB fracture of distal clavicle with coracoclavicular ligament injury, various surgical treatments have been used in literatures. However, there was no consensus on the optimal treatment. The aim of this study is to report the clinical and radiological results of open reduction and internal fixation of unstable distal clavicle fracture and suture augmentation of disrupted coracoclavicular ligament. Methods: A prospective study was performed in 23 patients with Neer type IIB distal clavicle fracture in Seoul Medical Center, Eulji Hospital, and National Medical Center. Firstly, suture anchors are inserted in the base of coracoid process and preliminary reduction was achieved by tie-off of three suture limbs around the clavicle. Then, the final fixation was completed with anatomical locking plate. Bony union and the distance between coracoclavicular ligaments were evaluated. Clinical results and complications including stiffness and secondary procedures were evaluated. Results: Bony union was achieved in all cases except one (22 of 23). At mean 14.9 months, no significant difference in the mean coracoclavicular distance was observed compared to uninjured shoulder ($8.2{\pm}7.9mm$ versus $7.3{\pm}3.4mm$, p=0.14). Pain visual analogue scale, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Constant score, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score were 0.5, 83.4, 78.5, and 6.2, respectively. Revision surgery was performed in one case of nonunion. Four patients who complained of skin irritation underwent implant removal. Conclusions: In cases of an unstable distal clavicle fracture with coracoclavicular ligament disruption, satisfactory clinical results were obtained by locking plate fixation and coracoclavicular ligament suture augmentation concurrently.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.115-122
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• 2013

목적: 급성 견봉 쇄골 관절 탈구에서 Tight-Rope$^{(R)}$ (Arthrex)를 이용한 오구 쇄골 인대 보강술의 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2009년 10월부터 2011년 3월까지 급성 견봉 쇄골 관절 탈구 환자에 대해 Tight-Rope$^{(R)}$를 이용하여 치료한 환자 중에서 12개월 이상 추시 관찰이 가능한 30명을 대상으로 하였다. 술 후 정복 상태의 평가는 쇄골의 방사선학적 추시를 통해 분석하였으며 임상적 결과는 UCLA 점수, Constant 점수 및 VAS 통증 점수를 사용하였다. 결과: 임상적 평가에서 UCLA 점수는 22예(73%)에서 우수, 5예(17%)에서 양호, 2예(7%)에서 보통, 1예(3%)에서 불량이었으며, Constant 점수는 평균 $92.5{\pm}7.5$점이었다. 방사선학적 결과는 26예(86%)에서 해부학적 정복을 보였으며, 2예(7%)에서 중등도의 정복 소실, 2예(7%)에서 완전 재탈구를 보였으며, 이중 완전 재탈구를 보였던 2예에서 임상적 결과가 만족스럽지 않았으며 재수술을 필요로 하였다. 결론: 급성 견봉 쇄골 관절 탈구에서 Tight-Rope$^{(R)}$를 이용한 오구 쇄골 인대 보강술은 신뢰할 만한 임상적 결과를 제공하는 좋은 치료 방법이라 생각한다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.114-119
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• 2014

Background: To evaluate clinical and radiological outcome using AO hook locking plate in acute acromioclavicular joint injuries. Methods: This study was based on patients with Rockwood type 3 or 5 acromioclavicular joint injuries who received surgery with AO hook locking plate from June 2008 until June 2009. Among the 22 patients, 19 of them were male and 3 were female, the mean age was $44.4{\pm}15.57$ years (20-72 years) and follow-up period was $15.5{\pm}3.90$ months (12-23 months). Preoperatively, postoperatively, and at the final follow-up after the plate removal, both coracoclavicular distances were measured from the anteroposterior radiograph. Also, the Shoulder Rating Scale of the University of California at Los Angeles scores (UCLA scores), the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores (ASES scores), Constant scores, and the Korean Shoulder Society scores (KSS scores) were measured at the final followup to evaluate the function of the shoulder joint. Results: At the time of injury, the mean coracoclavicular distance of the injured side was $17.69{\pm}4.23mm$ (9.57-27.82 mm) and the unaffected side was $7.55{\pm}2.20mm$ (3.24-13.05 mm). The mean coracoclavicular distance measured postoperatively and at the final follow-up was $6.87{\pm}2.34mm$ (4.07-14.13 mm) and $8.47{\pm}2.96mm$ (4.37-17.48 mm), respectively. The mean UCLA, ASES, Constant, and KSS scores measured in the final follow-up were $33.5{\pm}1.30$ (31-35), $90.8{\pm}8.36$ (72-100), $78.6{\pm}8.80$ (62-100), and $94.4{\pm}5.08$ (84-100) each. Conclusions: From this short-term research, the surgical treatment using AO hook locking plates in acute acromioclavicular joint injuries is clinically and radiographically satisfying and considered as a useful treatment method.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.59-67
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• 2017

Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the clinical and radiological results of the all-arthroscopic, suture-button fixation technique to treat acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations. Methods: All patients with acute AC joint separations received all-arthroscopic, single suture-button (TightRope) procedure without a special guide. Postoperative Constant score (CS), pain level according to visual analogue scale, and range of motion (ROM) were evaluated. For radiological evaluation, coracoclavicular distances were measured bilaterally. Results: Between December 2010 and June 2012, 18 consecutive patients (4 women and 14 men; mean age, 29.3 years) with acute AC joint separations underwent surgical treatment after 6.4 days (range, 2-20 days) following the initial trauma. The average postoperative follow-up was 16.9 months. The mean CS was 92.4 (range, 84-96). The mean external rotation, forward flexion, and abduction were $75.8^{\circ}$ (range, $50^{\circ}-90^{\circ}$), $170^{\circ}$ (range, $150^{\circ}-180^{\circ}$), and $163.8^{\circ}$ (range, $140^{\circ}-180^{\circ}$), respectively. Five patients exhibited coracoclavicular ossifications. In two patients, superficial wound infections were successfully treated with antibiotic therapy. In one patient, a coracoid fracture was observed. No significant differences were found regarding pain, ROM, or strength parameters between both sides. The coracoclavicular distance was discovered to be approximately 2.8 mm greater on the affected side; however, this minimal reduction loss did not affect the functional results. Conclusions: The findings of this study suggests that all-arthroscopic treatment of AC joint separations using the single suture-button technique without a drill guide is safe, yielding good to excellent clinical results.