Abstract
Purpose
Treatment of acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation is not encoded uniquely. Type I and II injuries are usually treated conservatively, while types IV, V and VI surgically. Controversy still exists over the treatment of type III injuries. In the operative approach, there is no agreement on the best surgical technique. Our purpose is to compare the mini-open and arthroscopic approach focusing on the evaluation of the anatomical precision of the coracoid drilling.
Methods
This is a controlled laboratory study. Ten fresh-frozen cadaveric shoulders were randomly assigned to the two techniques in order to compare them. We performed essential surgical gestures to drill the tunnel using MINAR® System (mini-open) and Dog-Bone® (ARTHREX, arthroscopic). The anatomical specimens were then subjected to CT-scan investigation. We statistically evaluated the precision of these two techniques analyzing DICOM files using two parameters. Parameter 1 evaluates the tunnel entry area on the superior side of the coracoid. Parameter 2 describes the orientation of the tunnel.
Results
There are no statistically significant differences (95% confidence level) between arthroscopic and mini-open approach about the precision in the location of the coracoid hole, regarding the entry area (p = 1.00) and the orientation (p = 0.196).
Conclusion
The evidences collected enable the orthopedic surgeon to choose equally between the two techniques in the treatment of AC joint dislocation toward precision.
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Barberis, L., Faggiani, M., Calò, M.J. et al. Coracoid tunnels in open and arthroscopic treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation: an experimental cadaveric study. Musculoskelet Surg 106, 15–19 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-020-00665-9
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